Architectural and Engineering Managers
Tasks Include:
- Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
- Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
- Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.
- Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
- Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
- Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.
- Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +6.3%
National: +2.3%
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Zone:
Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$159,920.00
State
$151,470.00
Regional
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Description
Career Cluster: | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics |
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Education
Required Level of Education
- Bachelor's Degree = 45.52%
- Master's Degree = 27.04%
- First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. = 12.15%
- Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. = 11.85%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 1.15%
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. = 1.15%
- Doctoral Degree = 1.15%
Related Work Experience
- Over 10 years = 36.10%
- Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 31.23%
- Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 15.05%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 6.20%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 5.23%
- None = 5.05%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 1.15%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 20.15%
- Up to and including 1 month = 18.35%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 16.26%
- Over 10 years = 13.29%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 9.03%
- None = 6.53%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 5.94%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 5.23%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 5.23%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 23.03%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 17.20%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 13.95%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 12.91%
- Over 10 years = 12.15%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 8.36%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 7.35%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 5.05%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
- Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
- Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.
- Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
- Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
- Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.
- Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
- Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
- Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.
- Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.
- Administer highway planning, construction, or maintenance.
- Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, or distribution projects.
- Evaluate environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making.
- Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies.
- Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.
- Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Desktop computers
- Graphics tablets (Drawing tablets)
- Notebook computers
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Personal digital assistants PDA)
- Scanners
- Tablet computers
Technologies Include:
- Analytical or scientific software
- Water surface pressure gradient WSPG software
- HEC RAS
- HEC-1
- SPSS software
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Scheduling software
- Maintenance scheduling software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD software
- Autodesk VIZ
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Drawing and drafting software
- Pro-E CAD software
- Hewlett-Packard HP SolidDesigner
- SolidWorks CAD software
- Content workflow software
- Workflow software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- Structured query language SQL
- Document management software
- Adobe Systems Adobe LifeCycle ES
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat Pro Extended
- Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Made2Manage software
- Industrial control software
- RTA Fleet Management
- Internet browser software
- Web browser software
- Inventory management software
- Inventory management software
- Map creation software
- ESRI ArcView
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
- LSA Visual Easy Lean
- Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
- Project management software
- Autodesk Buzzsaw
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera Systems software
- Project management software
- Realization Project Flow
- The Gordian Group PROGEN Online
- Spreadsheet software
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Time accounting software
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
- Word processing software
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Additional Resources
For information about a career as an engineering and natural sciences manager contact the sources of additional information for engineers & life scientists elsewhere in the program.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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83.00 | Design | Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
82.25 | Engineering and Technology | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
73.00 | Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
72.25 | Administration and Management | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
71.75 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
70.50 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
66.50 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
59.50 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
55.25 | Production and Processing | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
54.50 | Physics | Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes. |
54.00 | Administrative | Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. |
51.50 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
50.50 | Building and Construction | Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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78.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
75.00 | 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. |
75.00 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
75.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
75.00 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
72.00 | Mathematics | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
72.00 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
72.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
72.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
72.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
68.75 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
68.75 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
62.50 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
56.25 | Management of Personnel Resources | Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. |
56.25 | Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
56.25 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
56.25 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
53.00 | Negotiation | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
53.00 | Systems Analysis | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
53.00 | Persuasion | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
50.00 | Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
50.00 | Systems Evaluation | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
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81.25 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
78.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
78.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
75.00 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
72.00 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
72.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
72.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
72.00 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
72.00 | Mathematical Reasoning | The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
68.75 | Fluency of Ideas | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
68.75 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
68.75 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
68.75 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
68.75 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
65.50 | Originality | The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. |
59.50 | Number Facility | The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. |
56.25 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
56.25 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
53.00 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
53.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
50.00 | Visual Color Discrimination | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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93.25 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
91.25 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
88.75 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
88.75 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
86.75 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
85.75 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
85.75 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
83.00 | Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment | Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
82.25 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
81.50 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
80.50 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
79.75 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
79.00 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
76.50 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
76.25 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
72.00 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
71.50 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
70.25 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
69.50 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
69.25 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
69.00 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
66.00 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
65.25 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
63.50 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
62.50 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
62.25 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
60.00 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
49.50 | Providing Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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94.00 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
92.75 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
91.25 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
88.50 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
83.75 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
80.75 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
77.25 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
77.00 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
76.00 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
74.50 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
74.25 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
73.50 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
73.50 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
73.25 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
58.50 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
56.75 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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83.33 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
83.33 | Working Conditions | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
83.33 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
72.17 | Recognition | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. |
66.67 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
50.00 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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100.00 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
98.20 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
97.60 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
97.60 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
90.80 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
90.60 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
90.40 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
90.40 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
84.20 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
84.20 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
83.80 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
83.00 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
79.80 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
79.80 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
79.20 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
75.80 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
69.60 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
67.60 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
67.60 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
65.80 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
64.40 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
61.60 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
61.00 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
61.00 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
59.40 | Public Speaking | How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
56.40 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
52.00 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
50.40 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Job Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, physician assistants, and veterinarians.
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $102,450.00 | $159,920.00 | $189,130.00 |
Virginia | $105,530.00 | $151,470.00 | $177,730.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $136,145.46 | $176,654.08 | $198,525.88 |
Bay Consortium | $116,266.46 | $139,393.70 | $159,688.80 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $104,351.50 | $131,024.77 | $155,170.85 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $110,351.31 | $138,715.50 | $167,668.14 |
Crater Area | $110,248.30 | $139,135.68 | $162,935.00 |
Greater Peninsula | $120,339.76 | $149,084.36 | $173,284.48 |
Hampton Roads | $112,659.24 | $140,184.09 | $166,687.04 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $96,912.68 | $129,205.35 | $153,503.39 |
Northern Virginia | $134,249.55 | $175,488.39 | $207,919.76 |
Piedmont Workforce | $114,023.80 | $140,260.58 | $169,569.15 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $96,702.59 | $137,104.13 | $163,886.52 |
Southwestern Virginia | $98,053.90 | $137,862.90 | $170,607.36 |
West Piedmont | $102,262.84 | $125,685.84 | $140,097.40 |
Western Virginia | $100,873.80 | $131,367.45 | $154,955.66 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 191,100 | 195,500 | +2.3% |
Virginia | 4,415 | 4,691 | +6.3% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | 416 | 450 | +8.2% |
Bay Consortium | 176 | 179 | +1.7% |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | 562 | 617 | +9.8% |
Central VA/Region2000 | 129 | 152 | +17.8% |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | 335 | 358 | +6.9% |
Hampton Roads | 516 | 520 | +0.8% |
New River/Mt. Rogers | 118 | 127 | +7.6% |
Northern Virginia | 1,622 | 1,752 | +8.0% |
Piedmont Workforce | 179 | 189 | +5.6% |
Shenandoah Valley | 184 | 203 | +10.3% |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | 114 | 108 | -5.3% |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Architectural and Engineering Managers
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- Mechatronics Engineers
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Civil Engineers
- Natural Sciences Managers
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Construction Managers
- Software Developers
- Sales Engineers
- Architectural and Civil Drafters
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
Careers in Engineering and Technology Pathway:
- Aerospace Engineers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Automotive Engineers
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
- Chemical Engineers
- Computer Hardware Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
- Engineers, All Other
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
- Fuel Cell Engineers
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
- Industrial Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
- Materials Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Mechatronics Engineers
- Microsystems Engineers
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
- Nanosystems Engineers
- Nuclear Engineers
- Petroleum Engineers
- Photonics Engineers
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
- Robotics Engineers
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers
- Validation Engineers
- Wind Energy Engineers
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Architectural and Engineering Managers
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Architectural and Engineering Managers
Military Training
The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:
- Administrators, General
- Aviation Maintenance and Allied
- Construction and Utilities
- Electrical/Electronic
- Engineering and Maintenance Officers, Other
- Missiles
- Ordnance
- Physical Scientists
- Research and Development Coordinators
- Safety
- Ship Construction and Maintenance
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Architectural and Engineering Managers
Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Architectural and Engineering Managers
Titles
- Architect Manager
- Chief Engineer
- Chief Petroleum Engineer
- Civil Engineering Manager
- Director of Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Director
- Electronics Engineering Manager
- Engineering Design Manager
- Engineering Manager
- Engineering Research Manager
- Environmental Engineering Manager
- Facility Designer
- Global Engineering Manager
- Health Safety Manager
- Highway Administrative Engineer
- Manufacturing Chief Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager
- Mechanical Engineering Director
- Plant Engineer
- Principal Engineer
- Process Engineering Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Project Development Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Project Engineering Director
- Project Engineering Manager
- Project Manager
- Protoype Engineer Manager
- Research Development Manager
- Research Manager
- Safety Director
- Senior Engineer
- Supervisory Civil Engineer
- Transmitter Engineer-in-Charge
- Waterworks Chief Engineer
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Architectural and Engineering Managers
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- Christopher Newport University
- Dabney S Lancaster Community College
- Danville Community College
- DeVry University-Virginia
- Eastern Mennonite University
- ECPI University
- Fairfax University of America
- George Mason University
- Germanna Community College
- Hampden-Sydney College
- Hampton University
- J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- James Madison University
- Laurel Ridge Community College
- Liberty University
- Mountain Empire Community College
- Norfolk State University
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Old Dominion University
- Patrick Henry Community College
- Paul D Camp Community College
- Piedmont Virginia Community College
- Randolph College
- Randolph-Macon College
- Southwest Virginia Community College
- Stratford University
- Sweet Briar College
- Tidewater Community College
- University of Management and Technology
- University of Virginia's College at Wise
- University of Virginia-Main Campus
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Military Institute
- Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Virginia State University
- Virginia Western Community College
- Washington and Lee University
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