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Census · Operations · occupation code 13-1082

Project Management Specialists

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 2 of 20 tasks

  • Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

  • Monitor project milestones and deliverables.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel.

    an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B · waiting on a check

  • Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Negotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Produce and distribute project documents.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B · waiting on a check

  • Propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans.

    an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Recruit or hire project personnel.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

  • Report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to managers.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B · waiting on a check

  • Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Schedule or facilitate project meetings.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B · waiting on a check

  • Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.0% of the role's time · $5.4B

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