Architectural and Engineering Managers

Tasks Include:

• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
• Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

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