Electrical project manager vs construction supervisor

The differences between electrical project managers and construction supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes More than 10 years to become both an electrical project manager and a construction supervisor. Additionally, an electrical project manager has an average salary of $97,901, which is higher than the $62,881 average annual salary of a construction supervisor.

The top three skills for an electrical project manager include project management, customer service and construction management. The most important skills for a construction supervisor are customer service, OSHA, and project management.

Electrical project manager vs construction supervisor overview

	Electrical Project Manager	Construction Supervisor
Yearly salary	$97,901	$62,881
Hourly rate	$47.07	$30.23
Growth rate	-2%	8%
Number of jobs	122,507	32,487
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

What does an electrical project manager do?

An electrical project manager oversees the direction and planning of all electrical related areas in a construction project. The electrical project manager works with the engineer in planning all electrical wiring used in a building. The electrical project manager needs to work closely with the structural engineer to resolve design issues that may affect the effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of all electrical wiring plans for a given structure, whether it is a building or a residential home.

What does a construction supervisor do?

Construction supervisors ensure construction team members work jointly to deliver excellent work on time. They provide team-building sessions and training and monitor the construction processes. These professionals ensure the construction processes take place every time as per the safety regulations and health regulations. Besides creating budgets, project plans, reports and delivering them to the appropriate stakeholders, construction supervisors also perform routine site, material, and equipment inspections. They always remain updated about the construction advancements and construction safety codes.

Electrical project manager vs construction supervisor salary

Electrical project managers and construction supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electrical Project Manager	Construction Supervisor
Average salary	$97,901	$62,881
Salary range	Between $67,000 And $142,000	Between $42,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	New York, NY
Highest paying state	Connecticut	New York
Best paying company	The Weitz Company	SBA Communications
Best paying industry	Finance	Energy

Differences between electrical project manager and construction supervisor education

There are a few differences between an electrical project manager and a construction supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Electrical Project Manager	Construction Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Electrical project manager vs construction supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between electrical project managers' and construction supervisors' demographics:

	Electrical Project Manager	Construction Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 92.8% Female, 7.2%	Male, 94.3% Female, 5.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.4% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% Asian, 1.4% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 5.1% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.9% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between electrical project manager and construction supervisor duties and responsibilities

Electrical project manager example responsibilities.

Manage electrical teams for MEP engineering projects.
Manage arc flash compliance study and implementation per NFPA 70E.
Purchase and manage mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and control disciplines.
Manage electrical upgrades, HVAC upgrade, plumbing upgrade, fire and security upgrade and demolition of work areas.
Manage off-site inventory and logistics locations, including negotiating payment terms and long-term lease agreements.
Work with PVC, EMT, PVC coat tubing, wire pulling equipment, underground and aerial installations.

Construction supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage third party contractors, including safety oversight, control inspection and environmental design specification compliance, and also direct consultants.
Conduct site visits to ensure OSHA and local safety regulations are adhered to in accordance with company policy.
Perform caulking tasks which include: priming, air barrier on walls and utilizing mechanical tools.
Perform daily project walk-through to assess safety and cleanliness, thus ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and insurance requirement.
Maintain the church building and school including general repairs, preventative maintenance, HVAC and scheduling contractors for repairs as needed.
Purchase framing, siding, cornice, roofing, finish carpentry and all other materials necessary, maintaining effective inventory control.

Electrical project manager vs construction supervisor skills

Common electrical project manager skills

Project Management, 20%
Customer Service, 9%
Construction Management, 7%
Electrical Construction, 6%
Electrical Projects, 6%
Construction Projects, 5%

Common construction supervisor skills

Customer Service, 10%
OSHA, 8%
Project Management, 8%
Work Ethic, 6%
Construction Management, 5%
Construction Sites, 5%

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