Project Manager

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Work Tasks

• Meet with clients and develop a plan for a project
• Oversee all elements of a project from beginning to end
• Lead and motivate a team of workers
• Analyze schedules, budgets, and the technical needs of the project; write reports
• Work for building and construction companies, engineering firms, and manufacturers
• Work with computers, budgets and schedules, reports, plans, diagrams, and other documents, e-mails and phone calls

Salary, Size & Growth

• $114,500 average per year ($55.00 per hour)
• A large occupation (288,700 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (0.7% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree and work experience in a field related to the project
• Employers Prefer: A master's degree in project management and related experience
• Skills/Courses: College courses include planning, ethics, risk management, team building, statistical analysis, decision science, cost-benefit analysis, and use of project planning software; knowledge of the field is usually required.
• Certification/Licensing: Certification is available after at least 3 years of experience and passing a test.