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Building above the ground is called construction.  Taking materials from beneath the surface is called extraction.

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Both of these processes require a lot of coordination – someone to make sure that the right job is done, 

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at the exact time it’s needed, as safely as possible.

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First Line Supervisors and Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers are like orchestra conductors.  

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Queuing each person to play his or her part.  They tell equipment operators when to arrive and what their responsibilities will be…

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…and make sure there are enough workers at the site to get a job done on schedule. 

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In addition to scheduling, training and motivating workers, supervisors keep records to document important information.  

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They also have to be able to manage money to keep projects on budget. 

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Good organizational and communication skills are a necessity. 

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In addition to a high school diploma they might also have training in business methods such as accounting.  

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Many supervisors work alongside the people they manage.  In fact, they’re often promoted from the workforce after years of experience.  

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Whether they work underground, or high above it, 

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First Line Supervisors and Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction workers do important work for a nation on the move.