Architectural and Engineering Managers

College Decoded; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High earning potential

Opportunity to lead and innovate

Intellectually stimulating and challenging work

Job summary

College Decoded is looking for an Architectural and Engineering Manager who will oversee technical activities in architecture or engineering projects. You’ll consult with clients, preparing specifications to ensure the quality of projects, while managing budgets and contracts.

The role demands a Professional Engineer (PE) License and offers opportunities to lead and innovate. Expect a work-life balance with typical hours ranging from 40 to 60 per week, including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Required: Professional Engineer (PE) License to offer engineering services directly to the public.
• High earning potential and opportunity to lead.
• Ability to manage complex regulations and permits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination and integration of technical activities in projects.
• Consult with clients to prepare project specifications.

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

What They Do

Architectural and Engineering Managers play a problem‑solving role in their field. They 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, ensuring quality and excellence in their work. Additionally, they prepare budgets, bids, or contracts, contributing to organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Required. The license allows engineers to offer engineering services directly to the public, and it requires passing a comprehensive exam and meeting specific education and experience requirements. Annual cost: $8,387 – $25,161.

Work‑Life Balance

• Typical hours: 40–60 per week.
• Schedule: Often irregular, may include evenings and weekends.
• Flexibility: Moderate.
• Remote: Moderate.

Advantages

• High earning potential.
• Opportunity to lead and innovate.
• Make a tangible impact on the built environment.
• Intellectually stimulating and challenging work.

Considerations

• High stress levels and demanding deadlines.
• Significant responsibility and accountability.
• Long and irregular work hours may be required.
• Dealing with complex regulations and permits.

Work Settings

Office, construction sites, client meetings.

Schedule

May require travel to project sites.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work with occasional site visits requiring walking and standing.

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