Exploration manager vs construction supervisor

The differences between exploration 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 exploration manager and a construction supervisor. Additionally, a construction supervisor has an average salary of $62,881, which is higher than the $49,995 average annual salary of an exploration manager.

The top three skills for an exploration manager include exploration programs, onshore and joint venture. The most important skills for a construction supervisor are customer service, OSHA, and project management.

Exploration manager vs construction supervisor overview

	Exploration Manager	Construction Supervisor
Yearly salary	$49,995	$62,881
Hourly rate	$24.04	$30.23
Growth rate	-	8%
Number of jobs	324	32,487
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Exploration manager vs construction supervisor salary

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

	Exploration Manager	Construction Supervisor
Average salary	$49,995	$62,881
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $101,000	Between $42,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	Anchorage, AK	New York, NY
Highest paying state	Alaska	New York
Best paying company	Hess	SBA Communications
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between exploration manager and construction supervisor education

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

	Exploration Manager	Construction Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	Geology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Exploration manager vs construction supervisor demographics

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

	Exploration Manager	Construction Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 94.7% Female, 5.3%	Male, 94.3% Female, 5.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.2% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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 exploration manager and construction supervisor duties and responsibilities

Exploration manager example responsibilities.

Coordinate construction of new crushing/conveying system and lead MSHA inspections.
Manage sites and personel on various coal bed methane exploration sites.
Direct and manage in-house geotechnical personnel and field personnel in prospect development, well drilling/design, stimulation and site HSE.
Optimize the BHA and drill pipe rentals to achieve the same results as the upgraded pumps within a minimal investment.
Provide oversight for entire oil and gas operations.
Used Geographix mapping and SMT 2D/3D seismic workstations.

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.

Exploration manager vs construction supervisor skills

Common exploration manager skills

Exploration Programs, 31%
Onshore, 17%
Joint Venture, 17%
Oversight, 11%
Geotechnical, 7%
Exploration Projects, 6%

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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