Project supervisor vs construction supervisor

The differences between project supervisors 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 a project supervisor and a construction supervisor. Additionally, a construction supervisor has an average salary of $62,881, which is higher than the $53,609 average annual salary of a project supervisor.

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

Project supervisor vs construction supervisor overview

	Project Supervisor	Construction Supervisor
Yearly salary	$53,609	$62,881
Hourly rate	$25.77	$30.23
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	20,450	32,487
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

What does a project supervisor do?

A project supervisor is someone employed in industries like engineering, construction, manufacturing, as well as design and marketing industries to coordinate all aspects of a project. Common duties include participating in project planning, acting as a communication liaison, coordinating labor needs, and training employees. They meet with the account manager to assess and understand the client's needs and budget for the project. Together with the supply chain manager, they facilitate the purchasing and delivery of supplies needed to complete the project. Additionally, they make sure the project is completed on time and within budget.

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.

Project supervisor vs construction supervisor salary

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

	Project Supervisor	Construction Supervisor
Average salary	$53,609	$62,881
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $97,000	Between $42,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	Union City, CA	New York, NY
Highest paying state	California	New York
Best paying company	Pacific Gas and Electric	SBA Communications
Best paying industry	Retail	Energy

Differences between project supervisor and construction supervisor education

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

	Project Supervisor	Construction Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Project supervisor vs construction supervisor demographics

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

	Project Supervisor	Construction Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.4% Female, 20.6%	Male, 94.3% Female, 5.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 23.0% 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 project supervisor and construction supervisor duties and responsibilities

Project supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage paving of asphalt for road reconstruction and estimate cost base on gather quantities of daily progress.
Manage and supervise residential remodel and new construction projects.
Maintain all accounting and payroll for small business and manage all small business operations including marketing.
Install cabling, copper, fiber, test, in accordance with NEC TIA/EIA NIST standards.
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Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.

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.

Project supervisor vs construction supervisor skills

Common project supervisor skills

Project Management, 13%
Customer Service, 12%
Safety Standards, 8%
Safety Procedures, 7%
Fire Protection, 6%
Customer Satisfaction, 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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