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Architectural and Engineering Managers

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Architectural and Engineering Managers
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Median pay

$167,740
Median annual pay for Architectural and Engineering Managers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

3.8%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

14,500
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

212,500
Estimated U.S. employment for Architectural and Engineering Managers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+8,000
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: 5 years or more of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Reading Comprehension
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Speaking
  4. 4Writing
  5. 5Active Learning
  6. 6Critical Thinking

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Design
  2. 2Engineering and Technology
  3. 3Mathematics
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5English Language
  6. 6Customer and Personal Service

Abilities

  1. 1Written Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Oral Expression
  4. 4Speech Clarity
  5. 5Deductive Reasoning
  6. 6Inductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Investigative
  3. 3Conventional
  4. 4Realistic
  5. 5Social
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Leadership Orientation
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Innovation
  4. 4Attention to Detail
  5. 5Intellectual Curiosity
  6. 6Integrity

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  3. 3Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  4. 4Working with Computers
  5. 5Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  6. 6Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Telephone Conversations
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Freedom to Make Decisions

Representative tasks

  • 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.

Software and tools

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Sources

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