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What is a project and field manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Becky Serbin

Field managers oversee project sites and staff that work on the projects. They hire, train, and coordinate field representatives.

Typically, project and field managers work at pharmaceutical companies, computer repair companies, and medical equipment manufacturers. A project and field manager is responsible for activity and resource planning.

They spend time estimating the cost of carrying out a project and developing the budget. Also, a field manager creates plans to help field employees improve and tracks their progress in meeting set goals. They also submit performance reports to necessary units.

As a project and field manager, you must have a detailed understanding of all aspects of project management. You must possess computer, problem-solving, communication, time management, and organization skills. A project and field manager's average salary is $77,756, although it can range anywhere from $68,050 to $90,719.

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ScoreProject And Field ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.4

Avg. Salary $94,457

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability Level
7.8

Growth Rate 8%

Growth Rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.56%

Asian 2.84%

Black or African American 3.71%

Hispanic or Latino 17.50%

Unknown 4.44%

White 70.95%

Gender

female 13.41%

male 86.59%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress Level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
8.4

Complexity Level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
2.8

Work Life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Project And Field Manager career paths

Key steps to become a project and field manager

  1. Explore project and field manager education requirements

    Most common project and field manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    57.7 %

    Associate

    20.1 %

    High School Diploma

    8.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific project and field manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Project Management21.04%
    Project Scope7.71%
    Fire Protection6.29%
    Project Plan5.34%
    Construction Projects4.96%
  3. Complete relevant project and field manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New project and field managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a project and field manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real project and field manager resumes.
  4. Research project and field manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and conduct the development of a SharePoint base system for providing notifications of application and automation releases throughout the enterprise.
    • Perform periodic safety inspections of job sites for safety compliance to meet OSHA requirements.
    • Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices including OSHA standards and Walmart safety procedures.
    • Service, installation, and troubleshooting of building management systems and HVAC systems, as well as heat pumps.
  5. Prepare your project and field manager resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your project and field manager resume.

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  6. Apply for project and field manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a project and field manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average project and field manager salary

The average Project And Field Manager salary in the United States is $94,457 per year or $45 per hour. Project and field manager salaries range between $70,000 and $125,000 per year.

Average Project And Field Manager Salary
$94,457 Yearly
$45.41 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2023
Pros

I like to work with a team. Satisfaction of seeing the successful completion of a project

Cons

Strict deadlines, and stakeholders. Feeling undervalued or underappreciated.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2022
Cons

Office work, did not like doing commercial construction and been building custom homes for 35 years.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2020
Pros

I enjoy problem-solving and identifying a path to completing a complex project. I like to ensure that moving parts come together smoothly and communicating successes and celebrating with the team.

Cons

Without the right support from project sponsors, a project manager is doomed to failure. There is an enormous amount of responsibility on a project manager to deliver a product on time and on budget, though without proper authority or backing, it's basically wheel spinning.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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