Army MOS · Engineering
12X General Engineering Supervisor
Overview
A General Engineering Supervisor oversees construction, utility, training, and combat engineering activities. The supervisor assists with construction planning, scheduling, material estimates, operation orders, procedures, and contingency plans while directing units performing general engineering missions.
Core Skills
- construction project management
- technical writing
- operations planning
- risk management
- quality assurance and inspection
- estimating and budgeting
- scheduling and resource allocation
- team leadership and supervision
- safety and compliance management
- use of engineering drawings and specifications
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
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Associate Constructor (AC)
Career Growth
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) · Funded · Promotion points
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License, Civil
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 12X. 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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