Evaluating the Effect of the Supervisor’s Role in Project Implementation

10 pages•Published: June 2, 2026

Modupe Mewomo, Haruna Domanamwin Abudu, Kofi Owusu Adjei, Francis Kwesi Bondinuba and Sherif Issahaque

Abstract

Effective supervision is crucial for successful project execution, yet many construction projects encounter delays, cost overruns, and quality problems due to inadequate supervisory practices. Limited empirical evidence exists on which specific supervisory roles and competencies most influence project success. This study explores the impact of supervisory roles on project implementation and identifies key supervisory factors shaping overall effectiveness. A quantitative approach was used to assess supervision and project delivery in Kumasi, a major metropolitan city in Ghana. Data were collected through structured questionnaires from 235 construction professionals employing stratified, purposive, and convenience sampling. Descriptive statistics and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) were employed, adhering to ethical standards. Results revealed five essential supervisory competencies: quality control vigilance, problem-solving and decision-making, motivational engagement, supervisory transparency, and effective communication. Exploratory Factor Analysis identified four supervisory dimensions explaining 69.8% of the total variance: Management and Motivation, Technical and Operational Competence, Leadership and Vision, and Accountability and Ethics. These findings demonstrate that effective supervision depends on both technical skills and leadership behaviors. Although focused on Ghana’s construction sector, the study offers a framework for targeted training, recruitment, and performance evaluation. Enhancing these competencies can improve project efficiency, quality, and stakeholder trust, fostering sustainable infrastructure and socio-economic development.

Keyphrases: competence, construction, project delivery, project supervision, supervisory roles

In: Wesley Collins, Anthony Perrenoud and John Posillico (editors). Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 62nd Annual International Conference, vol 7, pages 901-910.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/pFxB
	https://doi.org/10.29007/c534

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2026:Evaluating_Effect_Supervisors_Role,
  author    = {Modupe Mewomo and Haruna Domanamwin Abudu and Kofi Owusu Adjei and Francis Kwesi Bondinuba and Sherif Issahaque},
  title     = {Evaluating the Effect of the Supervisor’s Role in Project Implementation},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 62nd Annual International Conference},
  editor    = {Wesley Collins and Anthony Perrenoud and John Posillico},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {7},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/pFxB},
  doi       = {10.29007/c534},
  pages     = {901-910},
  year      = {2026}}

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