Supervisor and project manager vs project superintendent

The differences between supervisors and project manager and project superintendents 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 supervisor and project manager, becoming a project superintendent takes usually requires 6-8 years. Additionally, a project superintendent has an average salary of $97,517, which is higher than the $90,302 average annual salary of a supervisor and project manager.

The top three skills for a supervisor and project manager include safety procedures, general contractors and payroll. The most important skills for a project superintendent are OSHA, construction management, and general contractors.

Supervisor and project manager vs project superintendent overview

	Supervisor And Project Manager	Project Superintendent
Yearly salary	$90,302	$97,517
Hourly rate	$43.41	$46.88
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	148,260	71,449
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	8

Supervisor and project manager vs project superintendent salary

Supervisors and project manager and project superintendents have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Supervisor And Project Manager	Project Superintendent
Average salary	$90,302	$97,517
Salary range	Between $61,000 And $133,000	Between $71,000 And $133,000
Highest paying City	-	Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	The Weitz Company
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between supervisor and project manager and project superintendent education

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

	Supervisor And Project Manager	Project Superintendent
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Supervisor and project manager vs project superintendent demographics

Here are the differences between supervisors and project manager' and project superintendents' demographics:

	Supervisor And Project Manager	Project Superintendent
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 78.5% Female, 21.5%	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.4% Asian, 1.4% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 3.7% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 2.8% White, 71.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	2%	4%

Differences between supervisor and project manager and project superintendent duties and responsibilities

Supervisor and project manager example responsibilities.

Implement automated processes to manage enhancement projects from request through production release through SDLC methodologies.
Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and general construction work.
Schedule insulation, air balance and other subcontractors need to complete the HVAC scope of work.
Develop SharePoint tool to track outstanding issues and change items for business-own and 3rd party applications responsible for brokerage operations processes.
Attend meetings with and provide regular monitoring and assessment reports to the NJDEP, PADEP, and EPA.
Develop and implement training manual and program to bolster QA and drive KPI improvements.

Project superintendent example responsibilities.

Manage design build, MEP, metal frame, dry wall, paint, high end cabinetry, turn- key project.
Initiate and manage RFI's between owner/engineer/architects.
Manage third party contractors including safety oversight, environmental design specification compliance, and similar construction specifications and requirements.
Lead safety compliance by conducting regular safety meetings with subcontractors and strictly enforcing safety policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations.
Develop and establish project safety guidelines adhering to OSHA standards and daily procedures.
Design products in AutoCAD base on field measurements for CNC machines.

Supervisor and project manager vs project superintendent skills

Common supervisor and project manager skills

Safety Procedures, 23%
General Contractors, 9%
Payroll, 7%
Sub Contractors, 4%
Logistics, 4%
Oversight, 4%

Common project superintendent skills

OSHA, 12%
Construction Management, 8%
General Contractors, 7%
Construction Projects, 7%
Quality Standards, 7%
Safety Program, 6%

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