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Architectural and Engineering Managers

Did You Know:

  • Most engineering and natural sciences managers have formal education and work experience as engineers, scientists or mathematicians.
  • Opportunities will be best for scientists and engineers with strong communication and business management skills.
  • Thirty-six percent of jobs are in manufacturing industries, and 33 percent are in professional, scientific and technical services.


Day-to-Day Tasks

  • 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.

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Overall Kind of Work

Engineering and natural sciences managers plan, coordinate and direct research, design and production activities. They may supervise engineers, scientists and technicians, along with support perso...

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Status

What is the difference between enlisted and officer?

Enlisted:
Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.

Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
  • no Officer
  • yes Enlisted

Military Breakdown

The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.

921 Architectural and Engineering Managers in the military

Service Branches

work in the following services:

Army Navy Air Force

Type of Work

The level of day-to-day involvement with data, people or things.

Data: High
People: High
Things: Low

Skills at a Glance

The levels of different skills helpful in this career.

Verbal skills: High
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: High
Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Low
Math & Science Skills: High
Technology Design & Control: High
Leadership: High

Workplace at a Glance

The level of different environmental factors you would experience on the job.

Responsibility: High
Exposure to Job Hazards: Medium
Physical Activity: Low
Decision Making: High
Repetitiveness: Medium
Level of Competition: High
Time Pressure: High