1.   Electrical foreman

An electrical foreman is a tradesman who oversees and manages the building, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic systems.

Duties

Team Leading

An electrical foreman oversees a team of electrical tradesmen. He or she recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervise, and terminate members of this team.

Providing Estimates

An electrical foreman provides customers with cost estimates prior to initiating a project. Additionally, this professional works to stay within the budget of an estimate throughout the project.

Safety Compliance

Electrical foremen maintain a detailed knowledge of all safety policies and regulations. Additionally, foremen enforce these policies among team members.

Client Service

The electrical foreman is responsible for providing exceptional client service, communicating all issues (positive and negative) in an effort to keep clients informed throughout the process.

Reading Skills

An electrical foreman must be able to read. This includes instructions written in industry specific language as well as blueprints

2.   Site engineer

This is a professional who performs a technical, organizational and supervisory role on construction projects, including setting out roads, drains, sewers and structures involved in construction operations.

Duties

-The site engineer acts as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives.

-setting out, leveling and surveying the site;

-checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations;

-Ensuring all materials used and work performed are as per specifications;

-Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant;

-Agreeing a price for materials, and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project;

-Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client/architect;

-Liaising with any consultants, sub-contractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project;

-Liaising with the local authority to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws;

-Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress;

-Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors;

-Planning the work and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines.

3. Motor mechanic

The motor mechanic also known as the Automotive Mechanic. He or she inspects, services, and repairs the engines, brakes, and other parts of the vehicles, and trucks used in the project. They also perform routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns.

                Duties

          -The automotive mechanic, major function is to inspect, service and repair engines.

-The automotive mechanic compiles a complete record of services when a vehicle with a problem is brought to him.

-The automotive Mechanic performs routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns.

               

4.  Safety officer

A construction safety officer is a management position in a construction company that ensures that all construction workers follow safety rules and regulations and that the project is consistent with the safety regulations established various agencies.

Duties

Implementation

The construction safety officer is responsible for adopting and implementing the company's health and safety program. He ensures the construction project is in line with the safety requirements and standards established by agencies to protect workers and members of the public at large.

Identification

Construction safety officers also identify health and safety concerns that apply to each construction site. If someone brings a concern to the attention of the construction safety officer, the officer must investigate it and then administer the proper procedure to correct the concern.

Administration 

A company must maintain the proper documents, standing operating procedures and manuals required by the local and state governments. The construction safety officer audits the documents and ensures that the items are up to date and in order.

Communication               

Construction safety officers communicate with the government, company management and workers about the required health and safety rules and regulations. This communication occurs on the job site and elsewhere.

Workers' Compensation              

The construction safety officer must report any on-the-job accident or safety violation to the proper authorities, including instances involving workers' compensation. When an employee of the company is injured on the job, the construction safety officer will investigate the accident and handle any workers' compensation claims.

Teaching             

Construction safety officers teach new construction workers and current employees proper safety and health procedures. Companies require the construction safety officer to conduct annual employee training sessions to update workers on safety procedures and responsibilities, as well as the importance of reporting a safety concern or injury.

5. Quantity surveyor

Refers to a trained professional employed by the construction industry to analyze a construction project's overall cost regarding material goods and other budgetary concerns, a quantity surveyor also helps minimize the project's budget. Working on a construction site or in the contractor's main offices, the quantity surveyor performs other job duties, including preparing legal contract documents and creating detailed progress reports about the construction project.

                Duties

Writes up cost analysis reports

In order to analyze the exact costs of a building repair bill or to figure out how much a construction project will cost, a quantity surveyor's job duty is to write a detailed cost-analysis report. The surveyor will research repair costs of a building or property by contacting construction companies that focus on this type of work and will compare work estimates so the repair work stays within a specific budget guideline.

Reporting on health and safety regulations

As a major construction project begins, the quantity surveyor researches all health and safety regulations regarding local and state policies to inform the project construction owners. It is crucial that none of these health and safety regulations is violated during the construction phase. The quantity surveyor will meet with construction supervisors to discuss proper ways to disperse trash. The surveyor will also discuss ways to level off sections of the site's landscape so all safety regulations are met.

Allocates work to sub-contractors

To stay within a construction project's budget, it may be necessary to allocate a good deal of work to local construction sub-contractors. The quantity surveyor will research local labor costs of carpenters, electrical engineers and other construction workers and will contact sub-contractors to hire these workers on a weekly basis. The quantity surveyor will meet with the construction foreman of the project to decide which workers should be hired and how long they should work to complete the project.

Performs liaison work between departments

At the beginning of the process, a quantity surveyor acts as a liaison between the contractor's engineering and sales department to keep costs down. This involves preparing financial reports that show the sales department which vendor to buy from in order to stay within the budget's guideline. The surveyor will also confer with the engineering department if department members feel the material goods are inferior to the more-expensive ones.

6.  Plant operator

A plant operator is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of plant and equipment used in construction and maintenance activities. He also ensures routine maintenance of this equipment. A plant operator can work in various capacities with such job titles as power plant operator and chemical plant operator.

                Duties

-A plant operator controls plant equipment such as loaders, drills, tractors, trucks, crushers, excavators, fork lifts, bulldozers and cranes

-Handles materials and cargo used at the construction site.

-A plant operator also carries out preventive and routine maintenance of the plant and equipment at a construction site

-He moves and handles equipment at the project site while also carrying out safety checks on equipment daily.

7. Fleet manager

Fleet management oversees the operations of fleets of automobiles owned by the contractor at the               construction site. The job involves several organizational, supervisory and fiscal responsibilities, as well as working knowledge of automobiles and the ability to delegate duties.

         Duties

Coordinate Routine Operations

Fleet managers oversee delegation of duties to large groups of personnel responsible for operating the vehicles within the fleet. This may include coordinating the employee schedule, managing communication between the drivers and headquarters, planning driving routes or alternate routes, as well as referring or solving problems that may crop up during the day such as accidents, absences and automobile malfunctions.

Develop Fleet Operational Policies

It is the responsibility of fleet management to develop the operational policies that fleet personnel abide by. This includes employee rules and regulations, days and times of operation, scheduling, pick-up and drop-off policies, payment amounts and forms of payment, areas of service, dress code and employee conduct.

Automobile Maintenance

It is up to fleet management to ensure cars and automobiles within the fleet are maintained properly to ensure maximum performance. This means instructing personnel on how to treat vehicles during operation, arranging for routine maintenance, and arranging for repairs on automobiles within the fleet that are damaged or malfunctioning.

Automobile Purchasing

Fleet management is responsible for ensuring there are sufficient automobiles within the fleet to maintain the day-to-day-operations. This requires purchasing new automobiles if needed due to an increase in the workload, or to replace automobiles that need serious repairs, have been involved in accidents, or have mileages too high to be considered road worthy.

Vehicle Disposal

Fleet managers must dispose of automobiles that are no longer in any condition to be driven, for whatever reason. Management must attempt to dispose of the vehicles in a manner that brings some amount of money to the company, or at the very least, doesn't cost the company anything.

Cost Management

While conducting their numerous responsibilities, fleet management must be acutely aware of the cost of business to their company, and must do everything in their professional power to keep costs down and profits high. This means developing positive relationships with automobile manufacturers and sales people; opening corporate accounts with gas stations; learning as much as they can about car repairs and maintenance to ensure they are always given the best price available; getting the best insurance deals they can; and ensuring personnel drive efficiently and take the safest, fastest routes possible. It might also involve instituting safety training and education for personnel as a preventive measure against future incidents.

8. Plumber

   Refers to a tradesman who works with pipe and water systems in a construction project.

                Duties

Piping

Assembling pipe sections, and installing or repairing plumbing in a construction project or businesses is the primary job duty of licensed, master and apprentice plumbers.

Fixing Leaks

A plumber also fills pipes with water to test for and fix leaks, and check the pressure of the water inside the pipes.

Estimations

For large jobs or construction projects, a professional plumber will need to create estimates to obtain and negotiate contracts.  

Plan

A plumber must study blueprints, and plan the layout of the pipes and plumbing system of a construction project.

Cleaning

Plumbers sometimes assist owners/clients in cleaning out clogs in drains and pipes.

9. Project manager

Construction project managers coordinate activity on an array of construction projects, such as residential and commercial buildings, roads, bridges, hospitals and water treatment plants. Construction project managers can be self-employed or contracted by firms and they may be in charge of one area of a project or the entire process. Construction project managers are sometimes referred to as project engineers or construction supervisors.

                Duties

Supervisory Role

Construction project managers monitor labor activities on-site and are sometimes given the power to dismiss or hire staff. A construction project manager is also tasked with attaining all required permits and licenses to begin construction work. He must supervise work on-site to ensure it complies with health and safety regulations and the project's insurance arrangements. A construction project manager also overlooks the delivery of building materials, ensures equipment is properly used and maintained and that optimum construction quality is maintained.

Communications Role

Construction project managers assess and select available contractors to complete different phases of a project, which may include metal work, plumbing, electrical installation and carpentry. A construction project manager ensures the best contractors are hired, in terms of efficiency and pricing. He will also investigate any on-site accidents or damage to machinery and revise budget and labor requirements where necessary. Construction project managers make regular reports to the client company, outlining productivity levels, current expenditure and any delays experienced. He must keep accurate records of costs and bills for materials and labor.

10. Welder

        These are individuals who specialize in joining metal parts permanently together.

                Duties

           Plan Welds

Welders often plan work from blueprints and apply welding knowledge to join parts. They have to study blueprints, make adjustments and determine the operations to be performed and the materials required. To correctly weld materials, the welder must choose appropriate materials, techniques and procedures. Welders must also lay out materials, align parts and measure dimensions. Additionally, they are required to clean and/or degrease parts before welding.

Select and Set Up Welding Equipment

Before welding, welders must set up and adjust all necessary equipment. This means selecting the proper welder as well as choosing the proper electrodes, gas orifices, torch tips and filter rods. They must requisition necessary equipment before beginning and also fabricate or assemble pieces of material to prepare them for welding.

Execute Planned Welds

Welders must execute carefully planned welds by following equipment procedures and taking safety precautions. Welders must be sure that they are wearing masks to avoid inhaling the fumes created when heating metals above their boiling points. They also need to take caution and wear protective equipment to avoid flying particles, sharp metal edges, burns from sparks or flames, and skin or eye damage.

Examine Welds

Once welders have joined metals together, they carefully inspect the finished project to ensure quality and correct completion. Welders examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications.

Train or Supervise Other Welders

Necessary, experienced welders often train new or inexperienced welders. More experienced welders may be responsible for more complicated tasks while other welders observe procedures, and newer welders may be observed by more experienced welders when performing simple tasks.

11. Site manager

A site manager or site agent works alongside contractors and subcontractors to make sure building contracts are   carried out on schedule. The agent is responsible for all on site activities, including organizing work and making sure key building materials are delivered on schedule.

          Duties

-A site agent is responsible for identifying any problems with on-site work activities and providing   a solution to ensure a project does not run over budget. A site agent must ensure building contractors and the client companies agree on a budget and time frame for completion.

-A site agent assesses the progress of on-site work to ensure it is being performed within regulations and to contract specifications. The agent may work with the construction design team to draw up new building blueprints if specifications change or regulations are not being adhered to.

-A site agent also plays a key role in quality control operations. The agent will regularly test materials and machinery to ensure they are working efficiently and fall within industry guidelines for safety and durability.

-A site agent should have excellent communication and administrative skills as the agent will be expected to keep accurate records of changes to client specifications and working practice and make regular reports to management.

-Typical problems encountered by site agents include the late delivery of building materials and the absence of workers due to sickness. A site agent must efficiently manage work programs to ensure they are flexible enough to overcome such anomalies

. A site agent also conducts on-site meetings with other professionals such as quantity surveyors, contract negotiators, building foremen and representatives of the client company. He may also meet with engineers and architects to address any core problems with building infrastructure.