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name: carpenter-supervisor
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'carpenter supervisor' (also: joiner supervisor, carpentry overseer, carpentry foreman, joinery supervisor, supervisor of carpentry operations, timber workshop supervisor). Use when the user asks for typical carpenter supervisor work such as: typical carpenter supervisor responsibilities"
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# Carpenter Supervisor

Carpenter supervisors monitor carpentry operations in construction. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. They pass their skills on to apprentice carpenters.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- advise on construction materials
- answer requests for quotation
- building codes
- check compatibility of materials
- energy performance of buildings
- ensure compliance with construction project deadline
- ensure equipment availability
- evaluate employees work
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- identify wood warp
- inspect construction supplies
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- keep records of work progress
- liaise with managers

## Hot technologies

- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Procore software


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## Hot technologies

Top tools from 49 gated job ads (see references/market.md, as of 2026-07-10):

- hand tools — 8 %
- power tools — 6 %

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/87580fa5-39d2-4b7e-9274-b744e684f17c), O*NET 30.3 (47-1011.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*