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Architectural and Engineering Managers
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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Excludes "Natural Sciences Managers" (11-9121).
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Occupational Tasks
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Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
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Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
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Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
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Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
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Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
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Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
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Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
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Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
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Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
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Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
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Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
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Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
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Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Educational Requirements:
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Bachelor's or higher plus work experience
Occupational Skill Set
Skill
Relevance
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Reading Comprehension
83%
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Mathematics
81%
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Active Listening
78%
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Critical Thinking
77%
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Complex Problem Solving
75%
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Coordination
72%
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Active Learning
72%
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Operations Analysis
71%
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Time Management
70%
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Judgment and Decision Making
70%