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Profit margins can vary depending on the site supervisor.

 

As anyone in the construction business knows, there are good supervisors and bad ones.

This kind of debate is common in the construction industry.

On the flip side, there are good construction crews and bad ones, right? lol

 

So, this time I’ll break it down into “good coaches” and “bad coaches” (as someone who used to be a coach myself, lol).

✅ A Good Site Supervisor

• The process is well-organized and efficient(Smooth coordination of materials, personnel, and processes)
• Creating a Work Environment That Is Easy for Craftsmen to Work In(The worksite is properly organized, well-lit, and managed for safety)
• The instructions are precise and easy to understand.(Clearly communicate who should do what)
• Frequently visit the job site and communicate with the workers(This might be the most important thing.)
• Share information about changes to drawings and specifications as early as possible
• Don't impose an unreasonable schedule(Good at coordinating processes)
• Quick response to problems(Take responsibility for handling it yourself—don’t drag the craftsmen into it lol. There are some people who just pass everything off to subcontractors.)
• Respect subcontractors and ensure proper management and progress tracking(Breaks, days off, piecework, etc.)
• Ensure thorough safety management(Hazard Awareness and Strict Compliance with Rules)
• Understand the skills and opinions of artisans and make appropriate use of them
• They are very polite and courteous(Valuing relationships)

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❌ Bad Site Supervisor

• Poor planning causes delays in the production process(Materials aren't arriving, and the workers are just waiting around.)
• Making craftsmen do unnecessary work(Frequent rework and wasted effort due to poor planning)
• The instructions are vague and haphazard.(There are a lot of "Just get it done for now" requests.)
• They don't come to the site, and they don't talk to the workers.(I tend to stay cooped up in the office or my car, and since I work night shifts, sleeping in the car is fine, but...)
• Hiding or failing to communicate changes to drawings or specifications until the last minute(Even if you can't read blueprints)
• Forcing unreasonable deadlines and overtime(Sloppy process management)
• When problems arise, they shift the blame onto the craftsmen
• Safety management is lax, resulting in a high risk of accidents(Lack of imagination or lack of experience)
• Looking down on craftsmen and acting arrogantly(“It’s Just a Given” Mindset)
• Cause payment problems(Unpaid Wages, Shortfall in Output, Delays)
• Lack of greetings and manners; looking down on craftsmen(Unable to build trust)

 

From a craftsman's perspective,

"A supervisor who creates the right conditions on-site so that craftsmen can perform to the best of their abilities"A good director

On the other hand, a “supervisor who is disorganized, shirks responsibility, and treats workers like disposable tools” is the worst.

In the future, the number of project managers and construction companies will continue to decline.

In this day and age, even directors are selected.

How Do You Become a Top Coach!?

 

This isn't about trying to curry favor with the artisans, but rather,

To put it another way, there are coaches who can stand up for themselves and those who can't.

A competent supervisor is one who is strict with themselves and with the construction company, and who manages the project thoroughly to ensure that tasks are carried out.

Just having that person on the team makes the company's value skyrocket.

People who say that are the ones who make good coaches—the ones who can actually get the job done.

And even though they're strict, directors like that are popular with craftspeople.

Aim to become a popular director!

I'm sure there are all sorts of things, like company compliance and internal paperwork, but a supervisor who's popular with the workers is the best!

It doesn't really matter if someone is popular within the company. (Although, of course, capable people tend to be popular.)

Personally, I think it’s way too optimistic (I have to watch my boss’s reaction), so people who work at a company can’t use it lol.

The construction site is where a site supervisor really shows what they're made of!

It's not a company. (That said, it really is tough for the big companies, isn't it?)

 

I’d like them to strike a good balance in that regard as well, but at the end of the day, it’s all about the field!

The field operations generate revenue, receive recognition, and pave the way for future success!

 

Let's become great coaches!

With the right mindset, you can become a great coach!

 

See you later.