Table 6

Performance differences between top-performing and average-performing specialty field leaders

S/NPerformance skillTop-performing specialty FLs (n = 15)Average-performing specialty FLs (n = 65)Percentage difference
Technical Skills
1Ability to be innovative9.478.12+15%***
2Ability to identify design errors9.337.77+18%***
3Ability to comply with safety measures9.208.52+8%**
4Ability to plan and manage project schedules9.008.23+9%**
5Effectiveness with site operations9.678.42+14%***
7Understanding of appropriate methods for fieldwork9.738.65+12%***
8Knowledge of the tools of the trade9.808.98+9%***
9Overall job knowledge (technical skills)10.008.72+14%***
Leadership and Communication Skills
10Ability to work with other contractors9.538.57+11%***
11Ability to take initiative9.739.02+8%***
12Ability to work with architects and engineering teams9.678.11+18%***
13Ability to work with the owner and their team9.608.49+12%***
14Ability to influence others9.208.14+12%***
Overall Job Performance Outcomes
19The overall quality of work10.008.69+14%***
20Your overall satisfaction rating of the employee9.278.62+7%**
21Ability to repeatedly deliver profitable jobs9.878.91+10%***
Adaptability to Change
22Overall ability and willingness to adopt change9.478.31+13%***

Note(s): ***Significant difference at 99% Confidence Interval

**Significant difference at 95% Confidence Interval

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