Skills
42 skills are associated with this occupation.
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Essential knowledge
3 skills
Essential skills / competences
19 skills
Optional knowledge
3 skills
Optional skills / competences
17 skills
Overview
Crane crew supervisors oversee crane operations on construction sites, watch load movement and safety conditions, and make quick decisions when problems arise.
In job descriptions, look for crane load charts, construction coordination, equipment availability, heavy equipment operation, 2D or 3D plans, site safety, employee supervision and construction supplies.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The supervisor is present where crane lifts are planned and carried out. The work coordinates crew, equipment availability, load movement, site conditions and quick decisions when safety changes.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include crane load charts, mechanical systems, construction coordination, guiding heavy equipment operation, inspecting construction supplies, reading 2D and 3D plans and evaluating employee work.
Salary context
Salary context depends on lift complexity, site risk, crew size, decision authority, schedule pressure, responsibility for equipment readiness and how often the role handles unexpected problems.
Career paths
Career paths can grow from crane operation or site supervision into lift planning, construction coordination, safety leadership, equipment logistics or broader supervision of construction activities.
Good to know
Vacancies should name crane types, load charts, crew size, site safety duties, plan reading and decision authority. Check whether the role supervises lifts directly on site.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
construction general supervisor (3123.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b206a740-c7eb-407d-9cdb-93502368c4d8 |
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| ESCO code | 3123.1.7 |
| ISCO group | 3123 |
| Concept type | Occupation |