Role
Site Manager / resident engineer
The hiring challenge
They are responsible for the project advancing on schedule, cost and safety. The problem is that it is rare to find someone strong in planning who also leads the site well and does not give way on safety.
What to assess
Project management, crew leadership, safety and command of the planning tool.
How we build the mix
A person with higher cognitive ability tends to learn faster, reason better and adapt to new problems. For this role it is a good base for the mix.
Related competencies confirm that this capable person can perform the specific functions of the role well, not just reason in the abstract.
A technical assessment (your own or digitized) verifies they can use the tools of the role. Or, as an alternative, DISC to learn the behavioral profile for the role.
Suggested assessment mix for site manager / resident engineer
7 assessments · variable time. Suggested guide: adjust it to your process.
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People with greater reasoning ability tend to anticipate schedule risks better and resolve unexpected site issues.
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Helps observe the ability to plan resources, deadlines and project progress.
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Helps observe how they lead and develop the team in their charge.
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Helps observe the willingness to follow safety protocols, even under time pressure.
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Helps observe clarity when communicating and the quality of dealings with others.
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Site planning usually relies on project management tools.
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They handle budget, contracts and suppliers; it is worth observing integrity signals in the use of resources.
ⓘ The exact mix and its fit are tuned by Kokoro with you. This mix is a guide, not a closed recipe.