Construction Manager / Superintendent
Pre-employment testing for construction managers who get the job done right.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
RA’s Construction Manager / Superintendent tests will help you screen candidates for solid problem-solving and managerial skills, as well as an ability to lead, motivate, and act in a reliable, level-headed manner in their interactions with clients and coworkers.
Select From These Options:
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Express
$35
- A shorter set of personality trait measures
- A timed test of Mechanical Reasoning
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Core+
$45
- An untimed personality assessment
- A 5-minute timed 3D Spatial Reasoning Test
- An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
- A 20-minute timed Mechanical Reasoning Test
- An untimed set of open-ended statements to which the candidate has to type in a short answer
What the Report Gives You:
A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, an explanation of aptitude results, a display of narrative responses given to the open-ended statements, and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Options:
If technical math skills are key to job success, consider adding RA’s Industry Math Test to your screening process: https://resourceassociates.com/tests/math-for-industry-aptitude-test/
Contact us to learn how we can customize test content to meet your specifications.
Sample Personality Item:
| For the statement on the left |
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I put forth a great deal of effort at work because my real passion is my career. |
I come to work and do what is asked of me, but my real enjoyment in life is when I go home. |
Sample Question for 3D Spatial Reasoning Test:
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How many blocks is the X touching? | (A) 4 (B) 3 (C) 7 (D) 6 | ||
Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test:
Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 32 | ||
Sample abstract reasoning item:
Which figure would come next in the series?
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Sample Question for Mechanical Reasoning Test:
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Which system will allow the 50 lb. crate to be picked up with the least effort? | (A) System A | ||
Sample Question for Open-Ended Statement:
The three things I want most from my job are... |
(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Construction Manager / Superintendent Evaluates:
| Undesirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Slow to learn, needs simple tasks | General Cognitive Aptitude | Quick learner, clever, handles complexity well |
| Slow to figure out mechanical problems | Mechanical Reasoning | Quick to figure out mechanical problems |
| Difficulty visualizing how parts fit together | 3-D Reasoning | Understands how 3-D objects fit together |
| Simplistic thoughts, negative attitudes, grammatical mistakes | Open-ended Statements | Articulate, meaningful comments, expresses positive attitudes, no grammatical mistakes |
| Argumentative, critical, demeaning | Agreeableness | Pleasant, easy going, respectful |
| Uncomfortable in lead roles, easily bullied | Assertive Leadership | Persuasive, influential, comfortable in lead roles |
| Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness | Lives up to obligations, adheres to rules |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Resilience | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| Aloof, sparse communications | Extroversion | Keeps people well informed, builds relationships |
| Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity | Strong moral code |
| Direct, blunt, revealing | Impression Management | Diplomatic, interpersonally sensitive |
| Doesn’t feel responsible for how employees feel about their jobs | Managerial Human Relations | Good motivator for others, tries to help others succeed in their careers |
| Does not stay on top of tasks that have been assigned to others | Managerial Task Structuring | Stays on top of details that have been assigned to others |
| Sticks with tried-and-true approaches, resistant to new ideas | Openness to New Experience | Enjoys learning and new ideas, innovative |
| Gives up easily, tends to find fault easily | Optimism | Positive about the future, good motivator, perseveres in spite of difficult challenges |
| Does not use time well, disorderly | Orderliness | Plans well, organized |
| Lacks confidence in own decisions | Self-Confidence | Confident of own decisions |
| Prefers working on own | Teamwork | Enjoys working in collaborative fashion |
| Focus on day-to-day problems | Visionary Leadership | Focus on strategic, big-picture, long term issues |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
(Note: the asterisk (*) denotes that the personality dimension is included in the Core version of the test.)
