A remodeling field supervisor visits each kitchen, bath and basement job the company has running, checks the work against the plans and the quality checklist, and settles problems on the spot. They coach the lead carpenters, keep inspection notes, and tell the project manager what the homeowner needs to hear.
By the HireBus team · Updated · Pay data: BLS, May 2025
Median pay, residential builders and remodelers · BLS, May 2025
Oversee remodeling projects by monitoring workmanship, resolving on-site issues, and ensuring strict compliance with company and industry standards. Serve as the communication bridge between project teams and upper management to maintain high quality and timely completion of jobs. Utilize leadership and technical expertise to drive operational success and client satisfaction in every project.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor and inspect ongoing remodeling work to verify adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Resolve technical and operational issues on-site promptly and efficiently.
Ensure all activities comply with building codes, company policies, and industry best practices.
Communicate effectively with project managers, contractors, and clients regarding project updates and concerns.
Enforce best practices in workmanship and resolve conflicts to maintain project momentum and quality.
3. Key Tasks / Daily Activities
Conduct daily on-site inspections to assess job progress and quality of work.
Coordinate with the project team to schedule and prioritize tasks.
Address and resolve any immediate concerns or discrepancies on the job site.
Maintain detailed records of inspections, issues, and resolutions for reporting purposes.
Facilitate communication between clients and the project team to ensure expectations are met.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Job Completion Rate: 95% of projects completed on time.
Quality Compliance Rate: 98% adherence to safety and building standards.
Customer Satisfaction Rating: >4.8 stars based on post-project surveys.
Issue Resolution Time: Issues resolved within 24 hours.
5. Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role within remodeling or construction.
Strong leadership skills and a keen eye for detail in quality control.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and clear communication skills.
Proficient in reading blueprints and using project management software.
6. Preferred Experience
Experience working in the remodeling industry or a similar construction environment.
Background in managing large-scale remodeling projects with multiple teams.
Proven track record of outstanding performance in quality assurance and project supervision.
Familiarity with local building codes, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
7. Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Frequent walking, standing, and climbing ladders on job sites.
Work in varying weather conditions, including hot and cold environments.
Must occasionally work in confined spaces and on uneven terrains.
8. Work Environment and Schedule
Typical schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Occasional overtime or weekend work required based on project deadlines.
Frequent visits to active job sites in diverse environmental conditions.
May require travel between job sites within the local region.
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to project quality and deadlines.
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
401k plan with company match.
Additional fringe benefits such as paid time off and professional development opportunities.
10. Company Culture and Overview
Our company is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that encourages innovation, growth, and excellence.
We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture where every team member's contribution is valued and recognized.
We are committed to advancing career development through continuous training and challenging projects.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional remodeling services while nurturing a dynamic and inclusive team environment.
11. How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and want to be part of a growth-oriented company focused on customer satisfaction, please send your resume to [INSERT EMAIL HERE] or apply online at [INSERT WEBSITE LINK HERE].
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A remodeling field supervisor moves between several houses a day, each at a different stage. That shapes how the job runs.
Stairwell ladders need solid footing
Painting a stairwell or hanging a light over the stairs puts a ladder on steps. OSHA's ladder rule allows ladders only on stable, level surfaces unless they're secured so they can't shift, and it bars standing on a stepladder's top step. Check how each crew reaches stairwells and high ceilings, and keep a stair platform or ladder leveler on the truck list. Source: eCFR: 29 CFR 1926.1053, ladders.
Look at the crawlspace before anyone goes in
New drain lines under a house or wiring through a tight attic can send a worker into a confined space. Before work starts, OSHA's construction rule has a competent person find every confined space where the crew may work and decide which ones need a permit. Check the space yourself before you send a helper in. Source: eCFR: 29 CFR 1926.1203, confined spaces in construction.
Every house gets a fire extinguisher
Crews sweat copper, run heaters and store finishes inside a home full of the family's things. OSHA wants one extinguisher of 2A rating or higher per 3,000 square feet of the building being worked in, and nobody should have to walk over 100 feet to reach one. Look for it on each visit and check the gauge. Source: eCFR: 29 CFR 1926.150, fire protection.
Photograph what the drywall will hide
Before insulation and drywall go up, take photos of every open wall and ceiling: blocking for grab bars and cabinets, pipe runs, wire paths and the nail plates over them. File them under the job. When a homeowner wants to hang a TV or a plumber chases a leak years later, those photos save a hole in the wall.
How much remodeling field supervisors make
The closest BLS group for remodeling field supervisors is First-Line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers. First-Line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers who work for residential builders and remodelers earned a median of $36.53 an hour ($75,980 a year) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s below the $79,920 median for First-Line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in all industries. About 71,930 of the 812,210 First-Line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in that survey work for residential builders and remodelers.
A salary is the norm here, with the quality and deadline bonus the template lists. The field supervisor drives between homes all day, so say in the ad whether you provide a vehicle or pay mileage.
Residential builders and remodelers
$75,980$75,980 median Middle half $60,510–$93,660 10th–90th $50,130–$112,940
All industries
$79,920$79,920 median Middle half $63,400–$101,460 10th–90th $53,280–$128,260
$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k
10th–90th percentileMiddle halfMedianAnnual pay, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Annual pay by percentile
Group
10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
Residential builders and remodelers
$50,130
$60,510
$75,980
$93,660
$112,940
All industries
$53,280
$63,400
$79,920
$101,460
$128,260
BLS reports remodelers and home builders together. Post a real range for your market in the ad.
The pay line in the template above is an example from our Role Blueprint. Set yours from these figures and what local companies pay.
Skills to hire for, and what you can teach
Hire for these
Reads plans and catches a wrong dimension before it's built
Knows what good rough plumbing and wiring look like, not just carpentry
Can tell a lead carpenter the work isn't right and keep their respect
Writes short, clear inspection notes with photos
Stays calm with a homeowner when something has gone wrong
Teach these on the job
Your quality checklist for each room type
Your project software and photo filing
OSHA competent person duties on your jobs
Your trade partners and how each one works
Your warranty and callback process
The field supervisor works from the company's construction software on a phone or tablet, logging notes and photos to each job. Give them a laser measure, a long level, a moisture meter and a flashlight good enough for attics, and name your software in the ad.
Remodeling field supervisor interview questions
Two of the 6 questions we'd ask, and what a strong answer sounds like. Ask every candidate the same questions, and rate each answer on your own before you compare notes.
Situational · Catching defects before they're covered
On a walk-through, you find a shower floor that doesn't slope properly to the drain. Tile starts tomorrow. What do you do?
A strong answer: Stops tile, checks the slope with a level, documents it with photos, has the floor rebuilt and water-tested, and tells the project manager about the schedule impact.
Behavioral · Correcting experienced tradespeople
Tell me about a time you had to correct work by an experienced tradesperson who disagreed with you.
A strong answer: Pointed to the plan, code or company standard, stayed respectful, listened for a better idea, and got the work fixed without a standoff.
The targets in the template are starting points. Set your own from a season of your jobs, then review them with the field supervisor each quarter.
Job Completion Rate
For each job this supervisor oversaw, check the actual finish against the signed schedule's date. Give every late job a cause: homeowner changes, a trade partner, materials or your own crew.
Quality Compliance Rate
Score each site visit against a written checklist of safety and code items, then divide the items that passed by the items checked. Count failed building inspections on the supervisor's jobs as misses too.
Customer Satisfaction Rating
Use the survey homeowners fill out after the final walk. Read the comments about cleanup, crew conduct and how problems were handled, since those reflect this role more than design choices do.
Issue Resolution Time
Log each site problem in your project software with the time it was raised and the time it was closed. Sort them by type, such as rework, missing material or a homeowner request, to see which ones drag.
What trade knowledge does a remodeling field supervisor need beyond carpentry?
Enough plumbing, electrical, tile and drywall knowledge to spot a problem before it's covered. A field supervisor won't do that work, but should notice when a drain lacks slope, when a shower pan wasn't flood tested, or when a box sits too far back from the finished wall. Ask candidates to walk you through what they check at rough-in.
How much does a remodeling field supervisor make?
First-Line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers who work for residential builders and remodelers earned a median of $36.53 an hour ($75,980 a year) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $60,510 and $93,660 a year. Pay also depends on your local market, experience and overtime.
What belongs on a remodeling field supervisor's inspection checklist?
Split it in two. The safety half covers the extinguisher, ladders, open holes, cords and dust walls. The quality half follows the room type: cabinet level and reveals, tile layout and lippage, trim joints, caulk lines and paint touch-ups. Keep the list short enough to finish on every visit, and add an item each time a callback teaches you something.
How should a remodeling field supervisor hold trade partners to your standard?
Give each trade partner your written standard before their first job, then check their work against it and against the maker's installation instructions for the products they set. Walk their work with them, not behind their back. Record repeat misses by company so the production manager can decide who gets the next job.
Which site tasks match the field supervisor template's physical lines?
Lugging a carton of floor tile to check its lot, climbing a ladder through an attic hatch, crouching under a house to see new drain lines, and crossing a rough yard to an outside wall. Weather is part of decks, additions and exterior repairs. Write those into the ad. A candidate who'd handle one of them differently can ask for an accommodation, and you should talk it through.
