SOC 47-1011
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ40/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ806,080
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$79K
$51K โ $127K
Projected Growth
๐+5.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค67/100
High exposure
๐ก First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers face a risk score of 40/100 โ 4 points below the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $79K ($32K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 40/100, First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous heavy equipment operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 806,080 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in adapting to unique building configurations on-site and real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Computer aided design CAD software
Facilities management software
Calendar and scheduling software
Graphics or photo imaging software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Mechanical
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 65% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 74% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 69% |