Hello, everyone.

This is Enta.

Is being a site supervisor really that busy?

Do I look busy again?

I know I might get in trouble for saying this, but the fact is that there’s a huge difference between when I’m busy and when I’m not.

 

When I'm busy, it's right before I head out to the job site.

If you're the general contractor, the process usually starts with a site briefing, but

If earthwork involves dump trucks or other transport vehicles, the process begins with applying for road use permits and occupancy permits.

You're not supposed to just use the road without permission! lol

What's more, you'll need to apply for a special vehicle permit and so on.

Only after we receive the necessary permits from the police or government offices can we allow large machinery and vehicles to operate in the area surrounding the site.

 

It can actually take about two weeks just to do something this simple.

SoWhen I go to the site, I look at the vehicle route mapI imagine they'll hand me something like that, but,

That means it’s a road for which permission has been obtained, or a road for which permission has been obtained from nearby residents.

Actually, when it comes to getting permits, greeting the neighbors is really tough.

After all, there are some people who don't like the construction work.

 

Since construction hasn't started yet at this point,

At the same time, we submit the construction plan to the local government and apply for approval of the materials.

We hold a site briefing with the subcontractor to finalize the budget and set the start date, and in the meantime, we handle other arrangements, such as ordering materials.

 

Since all of the above has to be done simultaneously and all at once before the shoot starts, it gets pretty hectic!

Depending on the situation, it’s entirely possible to be working on two job sites at once (one for the general contractor and one for a subcontractor).

In addition, there are costs associated with setting up a site office and leasing land.

Before we knew it, the shoot began.

When a project is just getting started, we begin by inspecting the site, confirming the scope of construction, and checking for any discrepancies with the drawings.

When a subcontractor steps in, it feels like I can finally catch my breath.

Things might be a little hectic at first, but once you get a little further along, you'll start to feel more at ease.

 

At that time,I'm seriously bored lol

There are days when I only take a few photos.

There are times when I have enough free time to help out at other job sites.

That's when I started learning how to program, lol.

On big projects, you end up with a few months of downtime, lol.

It's not that I'm doing nothing, but,

Organize photos daily; prepare revised construction plans and revised budgets; prepare progress reports, meeting minutes, and work-in-progress reports; and verify the condition of work completed on-site.

Routine tasks like these and others can be completed in a few hours.

It's a bit of a hassle when there are a lot of design changes, but I guess I've got some free time?? lol

 

That said, as the project nears its end, things tend to get hectic.

Generally speakingA common scenario is that preparing the completion documents overlaps with making arrangements for the next job site, lol.

This is the hardest part, isn't it? lol

It's that time of year when I get really easily annoyed by everything, lol.

When it comes to a craftsman's silly mistakes at a time like this... (I'll hold my tongue)

So, there are times when I'm busy and times when I'm not.

So, when you average it out, I actually think being a director might be one of the more laid-back jobs out there, lol (depending on how you handle it).

Of course, if you're a powerhouse who handles both construction and management like a local civil engineering firm, you'd probably be super busy.

 

At every construction site, the site supervisor is always the one running the show.

You just need to play it smart to suit your own needs, right!?

You can just take Saturday off.

Your kid's sports day? Just go!

Class observation day? I really hope you'll go!!

A date with your girlfriend on a weekday? You absolutely have to go!!

 

Just as craftsmen have their own circumstances, subcontractors have theirs.

Directors have their own circumstances, too.

Why don't we just respect each other and make sure things run smoothly on set?

 

Of course, there are construction sites where the schedule is critical.

Even so, I'll take time off whenever I want! I'm going to make sure I can take time off.

The director is the one who takes control.

If you're a director, there are plenty of ways to do it, right?

If you work on the completion documents a little bit every day, it’ll be a breeze, right?

 

Exercising control is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a site supervisor.

There aren't many jobs that offer this much freedom, are there?

Being a construction site supervisor is such a fun and rewarding job!

 

See you later.

P.S.:

People’s perceptions vary, but that’s how it was when I was in charge of construction management.
I'm not saying everyone is exactly the same, but I do think we're pretty much the same, lol.