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glass-installation-supervisor/references/skills.md
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4.8 KiB

Competences — glass installation supervisor

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ceb9910a-1174-4926-82c9-5afee2bd3702).

Essential

  • advise on construction materials (skill/competence)
  • answer requests for quotation (skill/competence)
  • check compatibility of materials (skill/competence)
  • ensure compliance with construction project deadline (skill/competence)
  • ensure equipment availability (skill/competence)
  • evaluate employees work (skill/competence)
  • follow health and safety procedures in construction (skill/competence)
  • glass coatings (knowledge)
  • inspect construction supplies (skill/competence)
  • inspect glass sheet (skill/competence)
  • keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
  • liaise with managers (skill/competence)
  • manage health and safety standards (skill/competence)
  • manipulate glass (skill/competence)
  • monitor stock level (skill/competence)
  • order construction supplies (skill/competence)
  • plan shifts of employees (skill/competence)
  • process incoming construction supplies (skill/competence)
  • supervise staff (skill/competence)
  • types of glazing (knowledge)
  • use safety equipment in construction (skill/competence)
  • work in a construction team (skill/competence)

Optional

  • adjust glass sheets (skill/competence)
  • apply a protective layer (skill/competence)
  • apply insulation strips (skill/competence)
  • assemble insulating glazing units (skill/competence)
  • calculate needs for construction supplies (skill/competence)
  • construction product regulation (knowledge)
  • cost management (knowledge)
  • follow safety procedures when working at heights (skill/competence)
  • handle broken glass sheets (skill/competence)
  • install construction profiles (skill/competence)
  • install frameless glass (skill/competence)
  • install glass frames (skill/competence)
  • install roof windows (skill/competence)
  • install sill pan (skill/competence)
  • install structural glazing (skill/competence)
  • manage contracts (skill/competence)
  • negotiate supplier arrangements (skill/competence)
  • provide first aid (skill/competence)
  • provide technical expertise (skill/competence)
  • recruit employees (skill/competence)
  • remove glass from windows (skill/competence)
  • rig loads (skill/competence)
  • rinse glass (skill/competence)
  • set up temporary construction site infrastructure (skill/competence)
  • smooth glass edges (skill/competence)
  • smooth glass surface (skill/competence)
  • train employees (skill/competence)
  • use sander (skill/competence)
  • use shims (skill/competence)
  • use squaring pole (skill/competence)
  • work ergonomically (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 5 ads, as of 2026-07-12)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

Hard skills

  • blueprint reading — 60 %
  • glass installation — 60 %
  • quality control — 40 %
  • safety management — 40 %
  • team leadership — 40 %
  • technical troubleshooting — 20 %
  • trim carpentry — 20 %
  • sealant application — 20 %
  • shop drawing review — 20 %
  • problem solving — 20 %
  • project scheduling — 20 %
  • project supervision — 20 %
  • metal fabrication — 20 %
  • material handling — 20 %
  • material management — 20 %
  • measurement accuracy — 20 %
  • installation — 20 %
  • commercial glazing — 20 %
  • fabrication — 20 %
  • field measurement — 20 %
  • glazing installation — 20 %
  • safety inspection — 20 %
  • weatherstripping application — 20 %

Methods

  • toolbox talks — 40 %
  • safety meetings — 20 %
  • osha 10 safety training — 20 %
  • osha compliance — 20 %
  • daily safety huddles — 20 %
  • disciplinary program — 20 %

Responsibilities

  • issue resolution — 40 %
  • project coordination — 40 %
  • safety compliance — 40 %
  • area preparation — 20 %
  • project completion — 20 %
  • project execution — 20 %
  • project oversight — 20 %
  • project planning — 20 %
  • schedule enforcement — 20 %
  • safety management — 20 %
  • team leadership — 20 %
  • team management — 20 %
  • team mentoring — 20 %
  • job site inspection — 20 %
  • job site oversight — 20 %
  • installation assistance — 20 %
  • installation supervision — 20 %
  • issue reporting — 20 %
  • measurement for fabrication — 20 %
  • material management — 20 %
  • material inspection — 20 %
  • glass removal — 20 %
  • glazier supervision — 20 %
  • customer communication — 20 %
  • customer interface — 20 %
  • daily report submission — 20 %
  • frame assembly — 20 %