Construction Supervision, Certificate

Construction Supervision, Certificate

Take the next step from the jobsite into a supervisory role.

This Construction Supervision Certificate program enables apprentice and journey-level members of the articulated union building trade apprenticeship programs to enter the job market with knowledge and skills in planning, organizing and supervising construction projects. This certificate provides an option for those who want to attain a higher position in the construction field and for those desiring to start their own companies.

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Career Outlook in Michigan

Career Title Median Salary Annual Openings
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,323 1,595
Construction Laborers $43,330 3,566
Cost Estimators $75,799 537

What do First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers do?

  • Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
  • Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
  • Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.

What skills do First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers have?

  • Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Did You Know?

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How much does it cost?

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