In a typical work setting, architectural and engineering managers:
Interpersonal Relationships
- Have a high level of social interaction. They spend most of their time talking to other engineers, managers, and clients.
- Communicate with people daily by telephone, e-mail, and in person.
- Write letters and memos on a weekly basis.
- Work as part of a project team.
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- Are greatly responsible for the work performed by others.
- Are sometimes placed in conflict situations, such as during budget or timeline negotiations.
- Are somewhat responsible for the health and safety of the people working on their projects.
Physical Work Conditions
- Sometimes work outdoors when visiting sites or facilities. Otherwise, they spend most of their time indoors. Sites might not be temperature-controlled.
- Sometimes wear protective gear, such as a hard hat and boots, when visiting project sites.
Work Performance
- Must be highly accurate in performing their job. They coordinate many activities that have technical and time constraints. Errors could cost the organization money.
- Rarely consult a supervisor before making a decisions or setting tasks and goals.
- Meet strict weekly deadlines. This makes the work atmosphere highly competitive.
- Daily make decisions that strongly impact coworkers and their company.
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- Are able to repeat the same mental and physical activities during the day. This is somewhat important when using the computer to write reports, schedules, and budgets.
Hours/Travel
- Work more than 40 hours during a regular business week.
- May work weekends or evenings to meet project deadlines.