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Construction Managers vs Geothermal Production Managers

Side by side: how much of the shift AI and robots touch, pay, outlook and training.

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Construction managers or geothermal production managers: which will AI change more? AI and robots touch more of the day for construction managers: 1h 4m of an 8-hour shift, against 52m for geothermal production managers. Geothermal production managers earn more, a median of $126,060 against $114,990.

The two jobs share very close skills, including management of financial resources, management of material resources, management of personnel resources, so moving between them is realistic for many people.

Construction Managers
1h 4mof an 8-hour shift touched by AI or robots
  • 6h 56mDone by people
  • 0mPeople do it with AI's help
  • 1h 4mAI mostly does it alone
  • 0mRobots have done it somewhere
Median pay
$114,990
U.S. workers
380,000
Outlook to 2035
+9.1%
Openings a year
50,000
Typical preparation
Bachelor's degree
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Geothermal Production Managers
52mof an 8-hour shift touched by AI or robotsLess AI time
  • 7h 8mDone by people
  • 0mPeople do it with AI's help
  • 0mAI mostly does it alone
  • 52mRobots have done it somewhere
Median pay
$126,060
U.S. workers
246,000
Outlook to 2035
+2.6%
Openings a year
17,000
Typical preparation
Vocational school or associate's degree
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Construction Managers

Where AI or robots show up most

  • Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems. 39m
  • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients. 24m

Biggest tasks still done by people

  • Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines. 1h 18m
  • Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems. 1h 9m
  • Direct and supervise construction or related workers. 49m

Geothermal Production Managers

Where AI or robots show up most

  • Inspect geothermal plant or injection well fields to verify proper equipment operations. 37m
  • Conduct well field site assessments. 16m

Biggest tasks still done by people

  • Supervise employees in geothermal power plants or well fields. 1h 13m
  • Oversee geothermal plant operations, maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations. 1h 3m
  • Perform or direct the performance of preventative maintenance on geothermal plant equipment. 42m

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