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Construction Site Supervisor

Engineering · Construction Management High demand Market estimate

Run construction sites day to day - coordinating trades, materials, schedules, quality and safety. Site supervisors bridge engineers and architects with the workers who build homes, hotels and infrastructure.

Salary Breakdown

$1,600,000 JMD – $2,500,000 JMD

0 - 3 years

Assistant site supervisor or foreman on residential and small commercial projects. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.

Estimated Take-Home Pay

Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($2,050,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.

Est. Net / Month$156,768 JMD

Est. Net / Year$1,881,223 JMD

Show deduction breakdown

Gross (annual): $2,050,000 JMD
NIS (3%): −$61,500 JMD
NHT (2%): −$41,000 JMD
Education Tax: −$44,741 JMD
PAYE Income Tax: −$21,535 JMD
Net (annual): $1,881,223 JMD

Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

Career Path Roadmap

1
Build Technical Foundations
CSEC Mathematics, Building Technology and Technical Drawing are key.
Secondary school
2
Study Construction
Complete a diploma or degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering at UTech.
2 - 4 years
3
Gain Site Experience
Work as a foreman or site assistant to learn trades, scheduling and quality control.
2 - 3 years
4
Get Safety & Management Certified
Complete occupational safety and project management training.
6 months - 1 year
5
Manage Construction Projects
Lead full sites and move into construction or project management.
4+ years