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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

SOC 47-1011.00Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers field supervision, crew coordination, safety compliance, blueprint interpretation, resource estimation, and organizational leadership across residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction and extraction environments calibrated to Job Zone 3 practitioners.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Blueprint specifications and construction drawings — read and interpret under direct supervision to identify basic construction requirements on an active job site.
  2. Safety inspection checklists — apply to verify work progress and site conditions under the guidance of a senior supervisor on a residential or commercial project.
  3. Daily work assignments — distribute to crew members based on written task lists and material availability instructions provided by a lead supervisor.
  4. Hand tools, power tools, and basic site equipment — identify correct uses and safety protocols while shadowing experienced tradespeople on a construction site.
  5. Material quantities for simple tasks — estimate using standard formulas and supervisor-provided guidelines to support requisition requests on small projects.
  6. Worker attendance and scheduling records — maintain using calendar or scheduling software under oversight to support daily crew coordination.
  7. Verbal instructions and safety briefings — deliver clearly to small crews following scripted talking points provided by a project manager.
  8. Crew performance observations — document and report to a supervising manager using standard forms and project management software templates.
  9. Material and supply orders — submit using inventory management software based on pre-approved lists and supervisor direction on an active job site.
  10. Construction site hazards and non-compliance issues — recognize and escalate promptly to a lead supervisor following established safety protocols.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Work crew schedules and daily activity plans — coordinate and adjust with reduced oversight to align labor resources with project timelines on mid-size construction sites.
  2. Blueprints and technical specifications — read and translate into clear task assignments for trade workers across multiple disciplines on a commercial project.
  3. Job site safety inspections — conduct routinely and independently, documenting findings and initiating corrective actions to maintain compliance with OSHA standards.
  4. Material and worker requirements for upcoming project phases — estimate using production data and historical records to support purchasing and staffing decisions.
  5. Supply and material requisitions — initiate and track through inventory management software to prevent delays on active construction projects.
  6. Worker productivity and output quality — monitor using project management software and direct observation, identifying common problems and applying standard corrective measures.
  7. Inter-trade work activities — coordinate with adjacent crews and subcontractors to sequence tasks and minimize scheduling conflicts on multi-phase job sites.
  8. New crew members — instruct in site-specific safety procedures and trade practices using on-the-job demonstration and company training materials.
  9. Personnel conflicts and workflow disruptions — identify root causes and recommend practical solutions to a project manager to restore crew performance.
  10. Progress reports and site documentation — compose using spreadsheet and document management software to keep project stakeholders informed of schedule and quality status.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Full construction site operations — supervise autonomously across all active trades, ensuring work progresses to specification, on schedule, and within safety requirements on large commercial or infrastructure projects.
  2. Complex blueprint sets, engineering drawings, and project specifications — interpret independently to resolve construction ambiguities and direct crews through non-standard installation challenges.
  3. Non-routine safety incidents and near-misses — investigate thoroughly, identify systemic causes, and implement corrective action plans that exceed minimum regulatory compliance on active job sites.
  4. Multi-crew labor and equipment schedules — develop and continuously optimize using project management and scheduling software to maximize productivity across overlapping project phases.
  5. Production problems and workforce performance deficiencies — analyze using critical thinking and historical data, then design and implement motivational or procedural improvement plans.
  6. Material, labor, and equipment requirements for full project scopes — estimate accurately and independently using quantity takeoffs, supplier data, and crew capacity analysis.
  7. Subcontractors and specialty trade vendors — negotiate scope, schedule, and quality expectations to protect project outcomes and maintain budget integrity.
  8. Cross-functional project coordination meetings — lead using video conferencing and scheduling tools, aligning construction activities with engineering, procurement, and owner representatives.
  9. CAD and facilities management software — use to review design intent, verify field conditions, and communicate spatial requirements to crews and design teams.
  10. Crew training and skills development programs — design and deliver using structured learning strategies to build trade competency and prepare workers for advancement.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental construction supervision strategy — establish standards, workflows, and accountability systems that govern first-line supervisor performance across multiple concurrent projects and regional sites.
  2. Organizational safety culture — champion by developing site-wide inspection protocols, incident response frameworks, and safety training curricula that set performance benchmarks for the entire construction division.
  3. Workforce planning and personnel resource allocation — lead at the organizational level, matching skilled trade labor pools to pipeline projects and identifying hiring, apprenticeship, and retention strategies.
  4. First-line supervisors and crew leads — mentor and evaluate through structured performance review processes, building a next generation of field leadership capable of managing complex projects independently.
  5. Enterprise-level project management and scheduling systems — oversee implementation and adoption across field operations, ensuring consistent data quality and decision-support capability for executives.
  6. Construction production metrics and quality control data — analyze at portfolio scale to identify systemic inefficiencies, benchmark performance against industry standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  7. Senior client relationships and owner representatives — manage through high-stakes negotiations and strategic communication to maintain contract integrity and secure repeat business for the organization.
  8. Organizational policies for regulatory compliance and public safety — author and enforce across all construction and extraction operations, integrating current OSHA, environmental, and municipal requirements.
  9. Cross-departmental coordination between construction, engineering, procurement, and finance — lead at the executive level to resolve complex project conflicts and align organizational resources with strategic priorities.
  10. Capital equipment acquisition and large-scale material procurement strategy — direct by evaluating vendor proposals, negotiating contract terms, and authorizing purchases that support long-range operational and financial goals.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.
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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted specification review — uses an AI tool to parse blueprint notes and flag unfamiliar code requirements before walking the site, relying on the supervisor's own field judgment to confirm accuracy Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Safety checklist generation — prompts an AI assistant to draft a basic daily inspection checklist from project specs, then manually verifies each item against site conditions before distributing to crew.
Developing
  1. Schedule coordination support — feeds crew availability and task dependencies into an AI tool to produce a draft daily work plan, then adjusts assignments based on direct knowledge of individual worker capabilities and material delivery timelines Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Incident and progress documentation — dictates site observations to an AI assistant that structures the notes into a formal inspection report, reviewing and correcting the output before submission Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Subcontractor communication drafting — directs an AI tool to compose coordination notices and work-scope summaries for adjacent trades, editing the output to reflect actual site conditions and contractual obligations WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Cross-trade activity sequencing — directs an AI tool to model task interdependencies across multiple subcontractors, then applies coordination judgment to override sequencing conflicts the model cannot resolve from context alone Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Personnel resource optimization — inputs crew size, skill certifications, and task backlogs into an AI assistant to surface staffing gap analyses, then makes final assignment decisions based on observed worker performance and union rules Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Specification compliance verification — uses AI-assisted document comparison to cross-reference change orders against original blueprints, identifying discrepancies for field confirmation rather than accepting AI output as final Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Safety deviation triage — routes AI-flagged anomalies from daily inspection logs to the correct corrective workflow, distinguishing between items the AI correctly prioritizes and those requiring immediate human escalation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI output quality governance — establishes crew-level protocols that define which AI-generated schedules, reports, and compliance flags require supervisor sign-off before action, maintaining accountability for all site decisions regardless of AI involvement Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Workflow automation boundary-setting — evaluates which coordination and documentation tasks across a full construction project are suitable for AI delegation versus those requiring direct supervisory presence, calibrating tool use to the 26.6% collaboration share observed in the occupation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Multi-site AI-assisted oversight — deploys AI monitoring tools to aggregate progress data and safety signals across simultaneous job sites, then allocates personal inspection time to the highest-risk locations the data surfaces Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  4. AI tool adoption mentoring — coaches foremen and lead workers on effective AI prompt construction for spec reading and report drafting, correcting misuse patterns and reinforcing that field verification supersedes any AI-generated output WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 266
Augment share: 26.6%
Time saved: 89.4%
AI autonomy: 2.98
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Coordination
Score: 57.3 / 100
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Technology Use, Monitoring and Control
technology_use_monitoring_control
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication10 statements
Emerging
  1. Blueprint terminology exchange — conveys basic construction specifications to crew members using trade-appropriate language during morning briefings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Safety instruction delivery — communicates hazard warnings and site rules to new workers entering active construction or extraction zones O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Multi-trade coordination briefing — relays updated work sequencing and schedule changes to subcontractors and crew leads across overlapping scopes of work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Client status reporting — summarizes daily construction progress and material delivery updates to project managers or owners in clear, non-technical terms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written documentation — completes incident reports, work orders, and daily logs with accurate detail to create traceable site records O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Blueprint-to-crew translation — interprets engineered drawings and specifications aloud to field crews, confirming comprehension before work commences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict mediation dialogue — facilitates direct conversation between crew members disputing task assignments or working conditions to restore site productivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory communication — communicates OSHA compliance requirements and inspection findings to workers and foremen in actionable, unambiguous terms O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-stakeholder alignment — leads pre-construction coordination meetings with engineers, owners, inspectors, and subcontractors, synthesizing competing priorities into a unified field execution plan Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentored communication modeling — coaches emerging supervisors on how to deliver corrective feedback to crew members without triggering defensiveness or work slowdowns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Task delegation initiation — assigns daily work tasks to individual crew members based on posted schedules and basic assessment of worker skill level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. On-site presence — maintains visible, consistent presence on the construction site to signal accountability and direct crew attention to priority work areas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Crew motivation application — identifies underperforming workers and implements targeted motivational strategies such as recognition, coaching, or workload rebalancing to sustain production output O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Shift handoff leadership — briefs incoming shift supervisors on outstanding safety concerns, incomplete tasks, and crew status to ensure continuity of site operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Workforce problem analysis — investigates root causes of production slowdowns and recommends corrective actions including revised methods or personnel reassignments O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Performance accountability — conducts structured performance conversations with crew members, documenting behavior patterns and establishing measurable improvement expectations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Resource allocation leadership — estimates labor and material requirements for upcoming phases and distributes workforce across concurrent scopes to prevent bottlenecks O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Safety culture ownership — takes direct responsibility for enforcing and modeling safe behaviors site-wide, intervening immediately when crews bypass established protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Supervisory talent development — identifies crew members with supervisory potential and systematically delegates increasing responsibility to accelerate their readiness for lead roles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Strategic workforce planning — forecasts labor needs across a multi-phase construction schedule and coordinates with HR or trade unions to ensure timely crew deployment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Self-assessment of trade knowledge gaps — identifies areas of construction knowledge such as unfamiliar mechanical systems or new code requirements that require additional learning before supervising related work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Supervisory role reflection — recognizes the shift from individual craft worker to crew supervisor and adjusts personal decision-making habits accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Planning strategy evaluation — reviews the effectiveness of daily crew scheduling decisions after project phases conclude, identifying adjustments that would have improved sequencing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Error pattern recognition — tracks recurring mistakes in estimates or material orders and reflects on the cognitive shortcuts that produced inaccurate projections Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Real-time decision monitoring — pauses during complex site situations to assess whether current problem-solving approach is adequate or requires escalation to senior management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy calibration — selects targeted learning methods such as on-site observation, trade publications, or peer consultation based on the specific knowledge gap present Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Supervisory practice audit — conducts structured self-review of leadership decisions made during a completed project, documenting lessons that inform future crew management approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive bias identification — recognizes when familiarity with a specific construction method is creating blind spots in evaluating alternative approaches or new materials Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking9 statements
Emerging
  1. Specification discrepancy flagging — identifies when field conditions do not match blueprint requirements and escalates the mismatch to a project manager before proceeding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Basic safety hazard assessment — evaluates observable site conditions against known OSHA standards to determine whether work should proceed or stop O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Production problem diagnosis — analyzes the causes of work delays by distinguishing between equipment failure, worker performance, material shortages, and sequencing errors before prescribing a fix O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Estimate verification — cross-checks material quantity takeoffs against blueprint dimensions and crew capacity to validate accuracy before submitting requisitions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Subcontractor coordination logic — evaluates the dependencies between trade scopes and determines the critical path sequence that minimizes idle time across crews O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Evidence-based corrective action — gathers direct observation data, crew reports, and production records before recommending changes to construction methods or workforce deployment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assumption challenge in planning — questions inherited project assumptions about site access, soil conditions, or utility locations that have not been independently verified Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic risk analysis — evaluates cascading risks across the full project timeline when a single variable such as weather delay or material shortage disrupts the original schedule Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Method selection reasoning — compares multiple construction approaches for a given scope, evaluating cost, safety, crew capability, and schedule impact before committing to a technique Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Intra-crew cooperation support — participates in multi-trade work areas by coordinating physical space and sequencing with adjacent crews to prevent interference Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Material coordination assist — communicates material needs and delivery schedules with warehouse or procurement contacts to prevent work stoppages O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Cross-trade schedule alignment — coordinates daily work plans with supervisors of concurrent trades such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC to synchronize access to shared work areas O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crew conflict resolution — mediates disputes between workers from different trade classifications or subcontractors to restore collaborative site dynamics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Inspection coordination — schedules and facilitates site visits by inspectors, engineers, or owners, preparing the crew and site conditions to support productive reviews O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Integrated project team participation — contributes field-level expertise to project coordination meetings, providing accurate crew capacity and site condition data that shapes overall project decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Shared accountability culture — establishes norms within the crew where safety, quality, and schedule responsibilities are distributed and mutually reinforced rather than top-down enforced Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Multi-supervisor partnership — builds sustained collaborative relationships with other first-line supervisors across a large project, developing informal coordination systems that reduce friction at trade interfaces Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Owner-contractor collaboration facilitation — serves as the field-level bridge between contractor and owner, translating field realities into informed decisions that preserve project relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Accurate reporting commitment — documents crew hours, material usage, and site incidents truthfully without inflating productivity numbers or omitting safety events Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional conduct on site — treats crew members, subcontractors, and inspectors with consistent respect regardless of hierarchy or work pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Accountability for crew errors — owns responsibility for work quality defects produced under their supervision and initiates correction without deflecting blame to individual workers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory integrity — enforces safety and building code compliance even when doing so slows production or creates conflict with schedule pressure from above Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical labor management — assigns work fairly across crew members based on skill match and job requirements, avoiding favoritism in task distribution or overtime allocation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Transparent problem escalation — immediately informs project management of site conditions, errors, or conflicts that exceed their authority to resolve rather than concealing issues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Worker welfare prioritization — halts unsafe operations and advocates for crew members with project managers when site conditions pose unacceptable risk, regardless of schedule consequences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical culture stewardship — establishes and consistently models a site culture where workers feel safe to report hazards, admit mistakes, and raise quality concerns without fear of retaliation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Integrity under pressure — maintains accurate project reporting and safety compliance standards when facing budget overruns, schedule pressure, or client demands that incentivize cutting corners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity8 statements
Emerging
  1. Workaround identification — proposes alternative staging or sequencing approaches when standard methods are blocked by unexpected site conditions such as utility conflicts or access restrictions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resource substitution suggestion — identifies alternative materials or tools available on site that can fulfill immediate crew needs when specified items are unavailable O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Production method improvement — develops modified construction sequences or crew configurations that reduce labor hours or material waste without compromising specification compliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Problem reframing — recasts a recurring site bottleneck as a system design issue rather than a personnel problem, generating structural solutions rather than personnel interventions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Adaptive scheduling design — constructs revised crew deployment plans in response to weather events, equipment failures, or subcontractor delays that recover lost schedule without proportional cost increases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Site layout innovation — designs temporary site logistics including material staging, equipment positioning, and crew access routes that improve workflow efficiency on constrained project sites Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Process innovation leadership — introduces novel construction methods, prefabrication strategies, or technology-assisted workflows to the project that measurably improve efficiency and are adopted by the broader team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training approach design — develops creative on-site skill-building activities for crew members that accelerate competency in new techniques without pulling workers off productive tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — accepts performance feedback from project managers or senior supervisors about crew outcomes and uses it to adjust supervision approach on the next phase Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. New trade exposure — voluntarily learns unfamiliar trade processes when assigned to supervise crews outside primary trade background Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback recovery — responds to failed inspections or rework-generating errors by analyzing the root cause and implementing targeted corrective training rather than repeating the same approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill gap pursuit — enrolls in continuing education, code updates, or equipment certification programs to address identified supervisory or technical knowledge deficiencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Challenge-seeking leadership — requests assignment to complex or unfamiliar project types to expand supervisory competency across different construction environments and trade combinations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Effort-mastery modeling — demonstrates to crew members through personal behavior that persistent effort on difficult construction problems produces skill gains, normalizing the struggle associated with learning new techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. After-action learning — conducts structured reviews at project phase completions to extract transferable lessons and integrate them into the next phase's supervision plan Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture creation — establishes regular crew debriefs and knowledge-sharing sessions that institutionalize continuous improvement as a site norm rather than a reactive response to problems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Supervisory resilience modeling — openly discusses past supervisory failures with developing leads, framing them as formative experiences that built current competence and encouraging similar candor in others Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Attention management on site — maintains focused awareness of concurrent work activities across the site rather than becoming absorbed in a single task area while other zones are unsupervised Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation in conflict — pauses before responding to crew disputes or client complaints to avoid reactive decisions that escalate site tensions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Situational awareness practice — conducts deliberate site walk-throughs with full attention to safety conditions, crew behavior, and work quality rather than treating inspections as routine checklists Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress recognition — identifies personal stress signals during high-pressure project phases and applies self-regulation strategies to maintain consistent decision quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intentional crew observation — allocates dedicated, distraction-free observation time to each work area daily to detect emerging safety, quality, or morale issues before they escalate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Present-moment incident response — suspends prior assumptions about crew or equipment performance when responding to site incidents, gathering current evidence before drawing conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Tone-aware communication — monitors and adjusts personal communication tone in real time when interacting with stressed or frustrated crew members to prevent escalation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful leadership environment — creates site conditions where workers practice attentiveness and deliberate action, reducing the habituated rushing that drives construction injuries and quality errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. High-stakes composure — maintains clear, methodical decision-making during site emergencies such as structural failures or worker injuries, preventing panic-driven actions that compound the incident Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Schedule pressure persistence — continues driving crew progress and maintaining quality standards during periods of compressed timelines without abandoning inspection or safety protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Difficult conversation initiation — raises safety violations or performance deficiencies with crew members despite the interpersonal discomfort involved Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Adversity navigation — sustains crew morale and operational focus during extended project disruptions caused by weather, material shortages, or design changes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory pressure endurance — upholds code compliance and safety standards under direct pressure from owners or contractors demanding faster progress at the expense of protocol Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-front resilience — manages simultaneous crew performance issues, equipment failures, and schedule conflicts without abandoning structured problem-solving for reactive improvisation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Prolonged project endurance — sustains supervisory effectiveness across the full duration of multi-month construction projects, maintaining consistent standards during the fatigue and complacency that accumulates in later phases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Unpopular decision courage — enforces necessary personnel actions such as removal from site or assignment changes despite crew resistance when safety or quality demands it Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Crisis leadership under duress — leads crew response through serious site incidents including structural failures, serious injuries, or environmental events, maintaining operational coherence and crew safety under extreme pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained excellence modeling — demonstrates to the broader project team through consistent behavior across adversity that high standards are non-negotiable, establishing a resilience benchmark that elevates the entire site culture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
CoordinationSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesReading ComprehensionTime ManagementMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem SolvingInstructingQuality Control AnalysisNegotiationWritingActive LearningPersuasion
Knowledge domains
Administration and ManagementBuilding and ConstructionMechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageDesignPublic Safety and SecurityMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyPersonnel and Human Resources
Abilities
Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingNear VisionDeductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningWritten Expression
Work styles
Leadership OrientationDependabilityCautiousnessPerseveranceCooperationStress Tolerance
Technology
Document management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareFacilities management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareProject management softwareInventory management softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareVideo conferencing software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
  2. Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
  3. Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
  4. Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
  5. Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
  6. Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
  7. Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.
  8. Order or requisition materials or supplies.
CIP education codes
46.000046.010146.020146.030246.040146.040246.040346.040446.040646.040846.041046.041246.041346.041446.041546.050246.050346.050446.0505

Sources: O*NET v30.2 (CC BY 4.0), SkillsCrosswalk.com, LER.me, Anthropic Economic Index, SAFI (Jadhav & Danve, 2026), WEF Skills Taxonomy 2021, Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework. © 2026 EBSCOed.