Architectural and Engineering Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
- Tasks
- 19 tasks14 core, 5 supplemental
- Family
- ManagementOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 11-9041.00SOC 2018: 11-9041
What the work is made of
14 core tasks and 5 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.Core taskTask 20170Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 2. Direct, review, or approve project design changes.Core taskTask 20171Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 3. Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.Core taskTask 1071Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 4. Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.Core taskTask 20172Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 5. Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.Core taskTask 1070Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 6. Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.Core taskTask 1060Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 7. Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.Core taskTask 20173Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 8. Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.Core taskTask 20175Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 9. Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.Core taskTask 20176Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 10. Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.Core taskTask 20178Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 11. Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.Core taskTask 20174Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 12. Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.Core taskTask 20177Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 13. Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.Core taskTask 19525Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 14. Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.Core taskTask 19527Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 15. Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.Supplemental taskTask 1063Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 16. Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies.Supplemental taskTask 19528Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 17. Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities.Supplemental taskTask 20180Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 18. Evaluate environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making.Supplemental taskTask 19526Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 19. Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.Supplemental taskTask 20179Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2020
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 11-9041
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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