As a Rail Construction Supervisor, you will need to master following:

• monitor stock level
• process incoming construction supplies
• work in a construction team
• work trains

More generally, a rail construction supervisor is also versed in:

• conduct quality control analysis
• coordinate construction activities
• ensure compliance with construction project deadline
• ensure equipment availability
• evaluate employees work
• follow health and safety procedures in construction
• inspect construction supplies
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with managers
• manage health and safety standards
• mechanical systems
• mechanical tools
• plan resource allocation
• plan shifts of employees
• react to events in time-critical environments
• secure working area
• supervise staff
• use safety equipment in construction

It also helps to know the following:

• advise on railway infrastructure repairs
• apply thermite welding techniques
• construction product regulation
• cost management
• inspect rail flaws
• inspect railways visually
• install railway detectors
• maintain rail infrastructure
• monitor ballast regulator
• monitor rail laying machine
• monitor rail pickup machine
• monitor tamping car
• operate rail grinder
• operate sleeper clipping unit
• transport construction supplies
• apply arc welding techniques
• apply spot welding techniques
• calculate needs for construction supplies
• machinery load capacity
• operate grappler
• order construction supplies
• provide first aid
• provide technical expertise
• recruit employees
• rig loads
• train employees
• use measurement instruments
• work ergonomically