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Architectural and Engineering Managers

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth

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

What you’d do

  • 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.
  • Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
  • Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
  • Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.

Skills that matter

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

How to get there

Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher

Also called

  • Engineering Director
  • Engineering Program Manager
  • Project Engineering Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Civil Engineering Manager
  • Electrical Engineering Manager

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