Tiling supervisor
Also known as: tile installation supervisor, surface tiling supervisor, floor tiling supervisor, tiling worker supervisor, mosaic tiling supervisor, foreman tiler
About this occupation
Tiling supervisors monitor tile fitting operations. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
A specialisation of construction general supervisor.
Essential skills and knowledge
- check compatibility of materials
- inspect construction supplies
- interpret 3D plans
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- interpret 2D plans
- plan shifts of employees
- types of tile adhesive
- manage health and safety standards
- keep records of work progress
- order construction supplies
- work in a construction team
- evaluate employees work
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Carpet Installers (O*NET 47-2041.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
- Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
- Cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following prescribed method.
- Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.
- Stretch carpet to align with walls and ensure a smooth surface, and press carpet in place over tack strips or use staples, tape, tacks or glue to hold carpet in place.
- Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
- Typical education (US)
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
- Preparation
- Job Zone 2 of 5
- Interests
- Realistic, Conventional, Artistic
Top skills: Monitoring, Coordination, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Quality Control Analysis, Time Management
US median pay: US$50,340 a year (2025), 13,780 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsImportant (3.4)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.4)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageImportant (3.3)
- WoodworkO*NET: Building and ConstructionImportant (3.3)
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Preparation needed
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
- Tile and Stone Setters
- Floor Sanders and Finishers
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
- Furniture Finishers
- Paperhangers
- Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical
- Upholsterers
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.