How knowledgeable are you at reading blueprints?
Reading blueprints is an essential part of your responsibilities as a Construction Superintendent. The interviewer asks if you are competent in reading blueprints to ensure you will perform your job correctly if hired. If you cannot read blueprints or are not proficient in reading them, projects will not be completed accurately.
Focus on where you learned to read blueprints and how experienced you are in reading them. Assure the interviewer you have the competency to complete projects as specified in the plans.
Avoid saying you cannot read blueprints if you want to be considered for the job. Your job is to read the plans and ensure the build is completed to the specifications outlined in the blueprints. If you struggle with reading plans, it is best to brush up on this skill before applying to the position of Construction Superintendent.
"I am very proficient at reading blueprints. I started reading blueprints in a high school drafting class and have been doing so for fifteen years. I also had a course on reading building plans when working towards my Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management and had to design a set for the class final exam."
