Career Profile
Project Management Specialists
Project management specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, staffing, and other details of a project.
General Information
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer. Excludes Management Occupations (11-0000), Logisticians (13-1081), Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (13-1121), and Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061).
Project Management Specialists
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 353 openings per year are projected for Project Management Specialists.
Employment Change
Employment for Project Management Specialists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.3% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $38.57/hour. Entry level workers are paid $25.74, while experienced workers are paid $51.23. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 2,885 Project Management Specialists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 3,328.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Project Management Specialists are Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, and Building Equipment Contractors.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Project Management Specialists include Administration and Management, English Language, and Computers and Electronics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Project Management Specialists is Bachelor's. 90% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.