Army MOS · Engineering
12H Construction Engineering Supervisor
Overview
A Construction Engineering Supervisor supervises construction and repair work on buildings, warehouses, fixed bridges, and port facilities. The supervisor also oversees utility services and work involving petroleum pipelines, tanks, and related equipment.
Core Skills
- construction project supervision
- workforce and resource scheduling
- reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- quality control and inspection
- safety management and OSHA compliance
- logistics coordination
- cost and materials estimation
- risk assessment and mitigation
- reporting and documentation
- cross-functional team leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
- Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)
- Certified Associate Constructor (CAC)
- Certified Building Official (CBO)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Chemical · Funded · Promotion points
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Civil · Funded · Promotion points
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Environmental · Funded · Promotion points
Also Common
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Industrial and Systems · Funded · Promotion points
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Mechanical · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- 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.
- Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
- Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 12H. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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