Project supervisor vs office project manager

The differences between project supervisors and office project managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes More than 10 years to become a project supervisor, becoming an office project manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, an office project manager has an average salary of $79,831, 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 an office project manager are project management, real estate, and powerpoint.

Project supervisor vs office project manager overview

	Project Supervisor	Office Project Manager
Yearly salary	$53,609	$79,831
Hourly rate	$25.77	$38.38
Growth rate	8%	-8%
Number of jobs	20,450	136,662
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Average age	46	47
Years of experience	-	6

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 an office project manager do?

An office project manager oversees office projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently in adherence to goals and deadlines. It is their responsibility to manage different teams, set timelines and objectives, establish guidelines, perform research and analysis, and develop strategies to optimize operations. They must also monitor the progress of all procedures and resolve issues should any arise. Moreover, as a manager, it is essential to encourage and lead teams to reach goals, all while implementing and promoting the company's policies and regulations.

Project supervisor vs office project manager salary

Project supervisors and office project managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Project Supervisor	Office Project Manager
Average salary	$53,609	$79,831
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $97,000	Between $51,000 And $123,000
Highest paying City	Union City, CA	Bellevue, WA
Highest paying state	California	Alaska
Best paying company	Pacific Gas and Electric	Northern Trust
Best paying industry	Retail	Technology

Differences between project supervisor and office project manager education

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

	Project Supervisor	Office Project Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	California State University - Bakersfield

Project supervisor vs office project manager demographics

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

	Project Supervisor	Office Project Manager
Average age	46	47
Gender ratio	Male, 79.4% Female, 20.6%	Male, 37.5% Female, 62.5%
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, 10.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 5.4% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	2%	8%

Differences between project supervisor and office project manager 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.

Office project manager example responsibilities.

Manage all aspects of billing, A/R and A/P general ledger postings and invoicing.
Manage procedural implementation for transition of office to HIPPA regulatory compliance and Medicare PQRI guidelines.
Process A/R, A/P, payments, sales tax, make travel arrangements (both domestic & international travel).
Maintain company financial records, e.g., invoicing, A/P, A/R, reconciliations and job cost tracking.
Compile certify payroll and monthly EEO reports.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.

Project supervisor vs office project manager skills

Common project supervisor skills

Project Management, 13%
Customer Service, 12%
Safety Standards, 8%
Safety Procedures, 7%
Fire Protection, 6%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%

Common office project manager skills

Project Management, 30%
Real Estate, 16%
PowerPoint, 6%
SharePoint, 5%
Office Procedures, 4%
Project Scope, 4%

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