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

• guide operation of heavy construction equipment
• inspect construction sites
• monitor stock level
• process incoming construction supplies
• work in a construction team

More generally, a road 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
• road traffic laws
• secure working area
• supervise staff
• types of asphalt coverings
• use safety equipment in construction

It also helps to know the following:

• clear accident site
• construction product regulation
• cost management
• inspect drainage channels
• inspect road signs
• lay base courses
• lay concrete slabs
• pave asphalt layers
• perform traffic sign maintenance
• place temporary road signage
• prepare subgrade for road pavement
• remove road surface
• transport construction supplies
• work safely with hot materials
• advise on construction materials
• apply proofing membranes
• asphalt mixes
• calculate needs for construction supplies
• inspect asphalt
• liaise with financiers
• liaise with local authorities
• machinery load capacity
• maintain equipment
• negotiate supplier arrangements
• order construction supplies
• provide first aid
• provide technical expertise
• recruit employees
• train employees
• types of membranes
• use measurement instruments
• work ergonomically