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Architectural and Engineering Managers Summary
                        
            
                                                        
                                                                
                        
            
            
            
                            
                                                
                                                
                                                
                                                
            						
							
				                                                
                                            




            			architectural and engineering managers imageArchitectural and engineering managers plan activities in architectural and engineering companies.							
						Quick Facts:     Architectural and Engineering Managers2023     Median Pay
            						$165,370     per year
										$79.50     per hourTypical Entry-Level Education
                                    Bachelor's degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation
                                    5 years or moreOn-the-job Training
                                    NoneNumber of Jobs, 2022
                                    201,500Job Outlook, 2022-32
                                    4% (As fast as average)Employment Change, 2022-32
                                    8,200What Architectural and Engineering Managers Do
                                                
                        
                        
Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.
            
                        Work Environment
                        
Architectural and engineering managers typically work in offices, although some work in other settings, such as research laboratories or industrial production plants. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours a week.
            
                                                How to Become an Architectural or Engineering Manager
                                                
                        
To enter the occupation, architectural and engineering managers typically need at least a bachelor’s degree and considerable work experience as an architect or engineer.
            
                        Pay
                        												                            																				    														The median annual wage for architectural and engineering managers was $165,370 in May 2023.									                                					
						
            
                        Job Outlook
                        						
												Employment							of architectural and engineering managers is projected to grow							 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
						About 13,600 openings for architectural and engineering managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
            			
            			 Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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 What Architectural and Engineering Managers Do 
            

			Architectural and engineering managersArchitectural and engineering managers assign workers specific parts of a project to carry out.			
Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.
Duties
Architectural and engineering managers typically do the following:
Make detailed plans to research and develop products, processes, or designs
Determine staff, training, and equipment needs
Propose budgets for projects and programs
Hire and supervise staff
Oversee research and development projects, including directing staff output and quality
Coordinate work and collaborate with other staff and managersArchitectural and engineering managers use their knowledge of architecture or engineering to oversee a variety of activities. They may direct and coordinate construction or manufacturing related to production, operations, quality assurance, testing, or maintenance.
As part of their oversight responsibilities, architectural and engineering managers set goals and develop detailed plans, including production schedules. They also prepare budgets for projects, staff, and equipment needs. In this way, managers anticipate problems that may arise and which might otherwise hinder a project’s completion.
Architectural and engineering managers hire staff and assign them to carry out specific parts of a project. They also supervise employees’ work, which may include collaborating with other organizations, to monitor the project’s quality and progress through completion.
 Work Environment
			Architectural and engineering managersArchitectural and engineering managers frequently work in groups.			

	    
				
	
	
	
	
	
	
	    					 Architectural and engineering managers held about 201,500 jobs in 2022. The largest employers of architectural and engineering managers were as follows:
        Manufacturing
                36%Architectural, engineering, and related services
                27Government
                8Scientific research and development services
                6Management of companies and enterprises
                5Most architectural and engineering managers work in offices. Some work in settings such as research laboratories or industrial production plants. These managers may work in groups and supervise other staff members, such as architects and engineers. They are often under pressure to meet deadlines and budgets.
Work Schedules
Most architectural and engineering managers work full time. Working more than 40 hours a week is common, especially when meeting deadlines.
 How to Become an Architectural or Engineering Manager

			Architectural and engineering managersArchitectural and engineering managers advance to their positions after years of employment as an architect or engineer.			
To enter the occupation, architectural and engineering managers typically need at least a bachelor’s degree and considerable work experience as an architect or engineer.
Education
Architectural and engineering managers typically need at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture.
Bachelor’s degree programs in architecture and engineering usually include coursework in mathematics and physical sciences. In addition, architecture programs may include courses such as architectural history and theory, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), and construction methods; these programs take about 5 years to complete. Engineering programs vary by concentration and often take about 4 years of classroom, laboratory, and field studies in engineering principles and systems.
Architectural and engineering managers or prospective managers may complete a master’s degree in engineering management (MEM or MsEM), technology management (MSTM), or business administration (MBA). Some earn their master’s degree before entering a management position; others earn it while working as a manager. Typically, those who prefer to manage in technical areas pursue an MsEM or MSTM, and those interested in general management skills earn an MBA.
Engineering and technology management programs include courses such as accounting, marketing, and finance that focus on the particular field. Programs in engineering management also include coursework in supply chain management and product development. Programs in technology management include courses in information security and systems development.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Architectural and engineering managers typically do not need a license. However, these managers may advance from other occupations that do require licensure. For example, all states require architects to be licensed, and some engineers obtain a professional engineering (PE) license. Contact your state licensing board for more information.
Some managers choose to earn certification. For example, certification in technology management is available from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
Architectural and engineering managers typically advance to their positions after years of experience as an architect or engineer. In those positions, they may have worked on complex projects, developed designs, solved problems, and led teams.
Important Qualities
***Analytical skills.***Architectural and engineering managers evaluate information to solve problems.
***Communication skills.*** Architectural and engineering managers must effectively convey information and expectations related to projects.
***Interpersonal skills.***Architectural and engineering managers must be able to collaborate with other staff to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
***Leadership skills.***Architectural and engineering managers lead teams, which requires an ability to organize, direct, and motivate others.
***Math skills.*** Architectural and engineering managers use calculus and other mathematics to develop new products and processes.
***Organizational skills.*** Architectural and engineering managers keep track of many workers, schedules, and budgets simultaneously.
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                Architectural and Engineering ManagersMedian annual wages, May 2023Architectural and engineering managers$165,370  Other management occupations$102,510  Total, all occupations$48,060Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
 

	
	



		
	
	
	
The median annual wage for architectural and engineering managers was $165,370 in May 2023. 


The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $107,390, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $233,590.





		
	    					 In May 2023, the median annual wages for architectural and engineering managers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:	
        Scientific research and development services
                $191,510Management of companies and enterprises
                173,000Manufacturing
                165,650Architectural, engineering, and related services
                160,240Government
                148,820Most architectural and engineering managers work full time. Working more than 40 hours a week is common, especially when meeting deadlines.
 Job Outlook

   
        
    
          
        
    
                Architectural and Engineering ManagersPercent change in employment, projected 2022-32Other management occupations5%  Architectural and engineering managers4%  Total, all occupations3%Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program
            
            
			 
	
	
	

			Employment				of architectural and engineering managers is projected to grow				 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
			
			About 13,600 openings for architectural and engineering managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
			
			 Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
			Employment
	
			
Employment growth will largely reflect the growth of the industries in which these managers are employed. Demand for civil engineering services is expected to continue as the nation’s aging infrastructure requires expansion and repair. These managers also should be needed for projects such as wind turbine farms and other renewable energy construction and design.
			

                        Employment projections data for     architectural and engineering managers, 2022-32
                Occupational Title
                        SOC Code
                        Employment, 2022
                        Projected Employment, 2032
                        Change, 2022-32
                        Employment by IndustryPercent
                        NumericSOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program**Architectural and engineering managers**
			11-9041
			201,500
			209,700
			4
			8,200
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            Bachelor's degree
            $130,720**Architects**
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            $93,310**Civil Engineers**
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            $95,890**Construction Managers**
            Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.
            Bachelor's degree
            $104,900**Electrical and Electronics Engineers**
            Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment.
            Bachelor's degree
            $109,010**Industrial Engineers**
            Industrial engineers devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.
            Bachelor's degree
            $99,380**Industrial Production Managers**
            Industrial production managers oversee the operations of manufacturing and related plants.
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            Materials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a wide range of products.
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            Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices.
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            Nuclear engineers research and develop projects or address problems concerning the release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.
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 Contacts for More Information
								
For information on architecture and engineering management programs, visit
ABET
American Institute of Architects
Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering
Occupational Requirements Survey
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        	 at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/architectural-and-engineering-managers.htm (visited *May 21, 2024*).
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