Architectural and Engineering Managers

1. Architectural and Engineering Managers By: Israel Notoma

2. Type of Work, Duties and Responsibilities • Make detailed plans to reach technical goals, For Example building a building • Manage research and development teams that produce new products, processes, or designs, or improve existing ones • Check the technical accuracy of the work and soundness of the methods their staff uses

3. Type of Work, Duties and Responsibilities • Direct and coordinate the design of equipment and machinery • Confer with other levels of management on architectural and engineering activities • Propose budgets for projects and programs and determine staff, training, and equipment needs • Hire, assign, and supervise staff

4. Educational Requirements, Examinations or Licenses Needed • Bachelor’s degree • More than 5 years Experience • No on the Job Training • May Need a master’s degree in engineering management (MEM) or technology management (MSTM) • or a master’s in business administration (MBA), • or a master’s in business administration (MBA),

5. Skills Needed • Analytical skills. Architectural and engineering managers should be able to evaluate information and solve complex problems. • Communication skills. Architectural and engineering managers oversee staff and confer with other levels of management. They must be able to communicate well to lead teams in meeting goals. • Math skills. Architectural and engineering managers use calculus and other advanced mathematics to develop new products and processes.

6. Salary and Promotional Opportunities • Architectural and Engineering Managers • Median annual wages, May 2010 • Architectural and Engineering Managers • $119,260 • Management Occupations • $91,440 • Total, All Occupations • $33,840 • Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. • Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics

7. What is the Job Outlook for this Career? • Architectural and Engineering Managers • Percent change in employment, projected 2010-20 • Total, All Occupations • 14% • Architectural and Engineering Managers • 9% • Management Occupations • 7% • Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. • Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program

8. Potential Employers • Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services • Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing • Oil and Gas Extraction • Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing

9. Career InterviewOccupation Title : Architectural and Engineering Managers • Architectural and engineering managers plan, coordinate, and direct activities in architecture and engineering, including research and development in these fields. • Make detailed plans to reach technical goals, such as development of new products and designs • Manage research and development teams that produce new products, processes, or designs, or improve existing ones • Check the technical accuracy of the work and soundness of the methods their staff uses • Direct and coordinate the design of equipment and machinery • $119,260 per year • $57.34 per hour