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
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 93,120 | $10.8B | $1.1B | $0 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 72,070 | $9.1B | $906M | $0 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 71,420 | $8.0B | $803M | $0 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 67,000 | $7.3B | $733M | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 48,900 | $5.8B | $580M | $0 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 48,680 | $4.9B | $488M | $0 |
| Residential Building Construction | 39,980 | $3.7B | $368M | $0 |
| Employment Services | 31,030 | $3.7B | $368M | $0 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 25,180 | $3.2B | $318M | $0 |
| Software Publishers | 17,340 | $2.3B | $226M | $0 |