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Architectural and Engineering Managers

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

$165,370
Median Pay
6-12 years
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Score 3/6: balanced factors means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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AI Exposure
Medium+1

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Job Growth
Stable+1

+4% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 16/25

Total Score3/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
  • Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
  • Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
  • Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
  • Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
  • Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
  • Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
  • Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
  • Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
  • Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Bachelor's degree

Time to Job Ready

6-12 years

Based on Job Zone 5. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Project management softwareMicrosoft OfficeCAD/BIM softwareBudgeting/cost estimation toolsERP systemsCollaboration tools

Key Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningMathematical ReasoningFluency of Ideas

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Compensation Details

$107,390
10th Percentile
$165,370
Median
$233,590
90th Percentile

Based on 207,800 employed workers

Also Known As

Architect ManagerArchitectural Project ManagerCivil Engineering ManagerCivil Project Manager (Civil PM)Data Engineering DirectorData Engineering ManagerElectrical Engineering DirectorElectrical Engineering ManagerElectrical Project Manager (Electrical PM)Electronics Engineering Manager

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 11-9041.00