Architectural & Engineering Managers

Also Called: Engineering Director, Engineering Program Manager, Project Engineering Manager, Project Manager

What Architectural & Engineering Managers do

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

  • Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
  • Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
  • Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing Construction Finance and Business Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Duration of Typical Work Week

Tools

  • Scanners
  • Graphics tablets
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
  • Desktop computers

Technology

Data base management system software
Amazon DynamoDB
Apache Hive
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Autodesk Revit

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Speaking
  • Writing

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
design
product and service development
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
management

Education

  • 46% Bachelor's degree
  • 27% Master's degree
  • 12% Post-master's certificate

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Enterprising (Persuader)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Architectural & Engineering Managers across the country typically make.

$51.63 / hour
$107,390 /year

Entry Level

$79.50 / hour
$165,370 /year

Median Level

$112.31 / hour
$233,590 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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