MOS 12H
Construction Engineering Supervisor
Duty Descriptions

12H4O Senior Small Group Leader
As Senior Small Group Leader, enhanced multinational force readiness by instructing and mentoring senior leaders from 37 partner nations in advanced Spanish-language skills; advanced key U.S. SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, and U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) strategic objectives by preparing military, police, and public service professionals for complex joint operations; directly responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and 100% operational readiness of equipment valued at over $200,000.


Team Leader
Advises the Squad Leader on all section equipment and heavy construction equipment; ensures maintenance reports are reported and troubleshot; responsible for the health, welfare, training, discipline, and morale of 1 NCO and 8 Soldiers assigned to the Support Platoon Heavy Equipment Operator section.


Construction Operations Sergeant
Construction Operations NCO in the Division Engineer Planning Cell, responsible for overseeing general engineering activities related to all construction and utility operations throughout the Division, U.S. Army Garrison, Directorate of Public Works, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, and all tenant units at Ft. Riley, KS; assists engineer officers in planning of military construction, Facilities Investment Plan (FIP), scheduling, and material estimating; assists in the preparation of operation for subordinate units orders; provides staff oversight to units engaged in construction operations; coordinates with National Guard and Reserve units to facilitate annual troop construction training; builds relations with brigade engineers, DPW, DPTMS, and assists in all engineering aspects.


12H40 Operations NCO in Vertical Construction Company
Serves as the 760th Engineer Company Operations NCO; relays detailed information to operate the Company via daily communication with platoon leadership; monitors, communicates and assists in enforcing mission critical production indicators, statistics, and solution plans; plans, coordinates, and tracks all training classes, Battle Assemblies, and extended training exercises; coordinates with training installations in the areas of DPW, fuel coordination, and roads and grounds; plans and tracks all T3 training data including APFT/ACFT, IWQ, and H/W; archives training certificates for entire Company; coordinates with all sections to plan and execute all operations; performs quality checks, load planning, and coordinates with Motor Sergeant and PLs to support convoy operations; provides CONOPs, DRAWs, mission plans, and timelines to Command and platoon leadership; ensures monthly reports and presentations for CUB, CO to BN sync, and training schedules are IAW YTB.


Platoon Sergeant, Vertical Construction Platoon
Serves as a Platoon Sergeant of a Vertical Construction platoon comprised of Plumbers, Electricians, and Carpentry/Masonry Engineers; responsible for the health, welfare, morale, discipline, and performance of the platoon; designs network flow diagrams using the critical path method and coordinates work activities of supporting units; provides supervision of all structural and utility construction projects; inspects subordinate elements to ensure compliance with directives, construction drawings, and specifications; plans and organizes battle focused training scenarios for combat engineering missions.


Squad Leader, Engineer Support Company (ESC)
Assigned as a Squad Leader in an Engineer Support Company (ESC); responsible for the supervision, mentoring, training, welfare, and morale of a 14 Soldier squad and their families consisting of Carpentry masonry specialists, Plumbers, and Electricians; responsible for various construction tasks to include Bill of Material (BOM); interprets blueprints, man-power requirements and directs construction assets; responsible for the accountability, maintenance, and safe operation of one HMMWV (M1151), one FMTV (M1083), one FMTV 10-ton dump M1157, two 2KW generator, one three KW generator and various sets, kits and outfits valued at over $514,762


Construction Engineering Supervisor/Platoon SGT
Platoon Sergeant/Operations NCO of an EN Vertical Construction company of 156 authorized personnel; responsible for training, accountability, welfare, physical fitness, maintenance, serviceability and equipment; provides leadership, mentorship, and training to all Soldiers; responsible for various training objectives to include preparing and maintaining the Yearly Training Calendar, Yearly Training Brief, and training on METL tasks for combat readiness; prepares, maintains, and validates training schedules and unit training; maintains training records for the company and prepares Soldiers for MOS training, NCOES/OES, and functional schools.


Battalion Liaison
Assigned as the Battalion liaison for electrical, carpenter, and plumbing engineers ordering supplies; is also responsible for the supervision, training, welfare, and morale of an 8-man team in the S4 Section; soldier is also responsible for maintaining accountability, maintenance and safe operation of various types of equipment such as a LMTV and HMMWV; soldier also maintains various sets, kits and outfits all totaling more than $250,000.


Squad Leader, Vertical Construction Company
Assigned as a Squad Leader in a Vertical Construction Company; responsible for the supervision, training, welfare, and morale of a fourteen Soldier Squad consisting of Carpenters, Plumbers, and Electricians; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and safe operation of one HMMWV, one M929 5-ton, two 2KW generators, one three KW generator and various sets, kits and outfits valued at over $230,000.00.


Senior Engineer Operations and Plans NCO
Serves as senior planner for the U.S. Army South's Engineer Directorate; supports construction projects in support of U.S. Army South and U.S. Southern Command exercises in Central America; responsible for planning and synchronizing engineer support and operations, developing Humanitarian Civic Assistance projects and identifying exercise related construction requirements; prepares engineer cost estimates in support of exercises; coordinates directly with U.S. Army South staff and supporting commands to ensure compliance with engineer, environmental and construction policies and procedures.



MOS 12H - Construction Engineering Supervisor

Major Duties. The construction engineering supervisor supervises construction, repair, and utility services of buildings, warehouses, fixed bridges, port facilities, petroleum pipelines, tanks, and related equipment; conducts Soldier common tasks outlined in STP 21-24 SMCT.

Duties for MOS 12H at each level of skill are:

MOSC 12H30. Performs and maintains proficiency in all major duties of previous skill levels in MOS 12W, 12K, or 12R; supervises subordinate Soldiers and provides technical and tactical guidance in the accomplishment of their duties; supervises the construction of forms, wood frame structures, concrete structures, and masonry structures; oversees the installation of plumbing systems, erection of pre-engineered buildings, installation of electrical systems and suspended ceilings; directs building layout, generator operations, and construction of steel frames; designs column forms and wall forms; prepares a bill of material, schedules work, reads and annotates construction prints; directs operator maintenance on assigned equipment; inspects work for proper installation in accordance with local codes and ordinances, and ensures employment of proper safety procedures; implements Quality Control (QC), construction site safety, and environmental plans.

MOSC 12H40. Advises Battalion commanders on all construction projects; supervises subordinate personnel; develops project management plans, including work breakdown structure and network flow diagrams such as the critical path method; utilizes project management software and coordinates work activities of supporting units; provides supervision of all structural and utility construction projects; designs utilities job plans, timber trestle bridges, and manages construction projects; inspects subordinate elements to ensure compliance with directives, construction drawings, and specifications; supervises Quality Control (QC), construction site safety, and environmental plans.



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