Architectural and Engineering Managers

• Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
• Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
• Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
• Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, and market demand.
• Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.
• Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
• Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
• Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.
• Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Architectural and Engineering Managers.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Architectural and Engineering Managers.