Bridge Construction Supervisor Science & Engineering Technicians

Understand machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Make sure the materials are fit to be used together, and if there are any foreseeable interferences.

Conduct inspections and tests of services, processes, or products to evaluate quality.

Coordinate the activities of several construction workers or crews to make sure they do not interfere with each other and to ensure that the works are done in a timely …

Plan, schedule and monitor the building processes in order to ensure completion of the project by the set deadline.

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques …

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

Plan future needs of various resources such as time, money and specific process resources.

Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.

Consult utility companies or plans on the location of any utility infrastructure that may interfere with a project or be damaged by it. Take the necessary steps to avoid damage.

Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.

Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.

Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if …

Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible …

Use infrared techniques to discover defects in concrete.

Inspect the area of the bridge to identify any possible external risk to its integrity. Make sure body of waters present no dangerous debris. Identify loose rocks or avalanche risks. …

Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.

The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.

Understand crane load charts which detail the features of the crane and how its lift capacity varies depending on distance and angle.

The maximum load capacity of the operated piece of machinery, under different circumstances and in different positions and movements. Passive load capacity and active load capacity, which is measure while …

Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the …

Different types of asphalt covering, based on their bitumen content and composition. The strengths, weaknesses, and price points of each type. Special properties such as porosity, resistance to skidding and …

Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.

Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.

Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.

Drive movable heavy equipment used in construction. Load the equipment onto low loaders, or unload it. Judiciously drive equipment on public roads when required.

Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …

Guide a colleague in operating a piece of heavy construction equipment. Follow the operation closely and understand when feedback is called for. Use communication techniques like voice, two-way radio, agreed-upon …

Ensure health and safety during the construction project by inspecting the construction site regularly. Identify risks of putting people in danger or of damaging construction equipment.

Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …

Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.

Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Check whether a wood element shows signs of rot. Aurally inspect the wood by testing what sound it makes on impact. Check for visual signs of rot.