CAREER

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$149,530

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+2.6% (slower than the average)

Most Common Level of Education

Bachelor's degree

Career

What Architectural and Engineering Managers Do

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

Other Job Titles Architectural and Engineering Managers May Have

Civil Engineering Manager, Electrical Engineering Manager, Engineering Director, Engineering Group Manager, Engineering Program Manager, Mechanical Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Project Engineering Manager, Project Manager

How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work

Technical Communications Manager, Microcontamination Control Division ,

Entegris

My day begins with reviewing requests that have come in overnight from colleagues in Asia. These can be requests for information, or help seeking training, or edits to a newsletter. Throughout the day I'll have meetings with different teams, either focused on creating training, working on messaging for a product launch, or editing technical publications for conferences. I might even go into our recording studio to work with a subject matter expert on recording a video explaining their research.

Senior Project Manager ,

Development One

I draw, write, make phone calls, read, and research.


Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • 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.
  • Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
  • Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.

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