Architectural and Engineering Managers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 89,620 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Architectural and Engineering Manager to lead activities in architecture and engineering. This role involves planning and coordinating technical activities, establishing goals, and improving sustainability practices. Strong skills in critical thinking, active listening, and time management are essential. Candidates should be proficient in tools like AutoCAD, Excel, and programming languages. This position offers competitive salaries ranging from $89,620 to $208,000 annually, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in architecture or engineering.
• Establish scientific or technical goals within management guidelines.
• Develop programs to improve sustainability in engineering or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination of technical activities in projects.
• Confer with management to discuss project specifications.
• Solicit project support by conferring with officials.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Time Management

Speaking

Coordination

Tools

Microsoft Excel

JavaScript

Python

Autodesk AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Architectural and Engineering Manager

What Do Architectural and Engineering Manager Do?

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

List of Architectural & Engineering Manager Job Duties

• Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
• Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.
• Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.
• Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
• Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
• Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.

What an Architectural & Engineering Manager Should Know

Architectural and Engineering Managers state the following job skills are important in their day‑to‑day work.

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation

• Project Development Engineer
• Senior Engineering Manager
• Electrical Engineering Manager and Product Development Project Manager
• Process Engineering Manager
• Director of Product Development

Is There Job Demand for Architectural and Engineering Managers?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 180,100 jobs in the United States for Architectural and Engineering Manager. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5.5% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 9,900 new jobs for Architectural and Engineering Manager by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 13,600 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Architectural & Engineering Manager are Nevada, Utah, and Florida. Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, Maine, or Alaska. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Architectural & Engineering Manager Salary

Architectural and Engineering Managers make between $89,620 and $208,000 a year.

Architectural and Engineering Managers who work in New Mexico, California, or Colorado, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by Architectural and Engineering Managers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Architectural and Engineering Managers:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• JavaScript
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Git
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Python
• React
• Microsoft Access
• Node.js
• MySQL
• Data entry software
• MongoDB
• Word processing software
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat Pro Extended