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Site Agents

Descriptions & Duties

  • Site Agents plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate all activities and resources on the construction site through sub-agents and general foremen in accordance with the agreed method, procedure, budget and specifications.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Knowledge and skills of construction project supervision at construction sites

As overall leaders of construction projects at construction sites, Site Agents must manage projects at construction sites from start to finish. They must coordinate effectively with different professionals and clients and have to make choices to ensure that the projects are well completed on time and within budget.

Professional knowledge and skills in construction works

Site Agents must always apply professional knowledge and skills in relation to construction works to solve issues and problems at work.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • usually have a certificate or a diploma in building studies

Professional qualification

  • must be registered as Construction Worker and holder of Green Card when working on construction sites

Experience

  • usually 3 to 5 years of experience is required

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $15,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000

Monthly Salary $40,000-$90,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$140,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Site Agents usually work in a field office at the construction site, where they monitor the project and make decisions about construction activities.

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