Architectural & Engineering Managers
Also called: Engineering Director, Engineering Program Manager, Project Engineering Manager, Project Manager,
What they do:
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.On the job, you would:
- 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.
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What they do:
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.On the job, you would:
- 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.
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
SKILLS
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
ABILITIES
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Cooperation
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Data base management system software
- Amazon DynamoDB
- Elasticsearch
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Autodesk Revit
EDUCATION
- bachelor's degree
- master's degree
JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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