Architectural and Engineering Managers


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Architectural and Engineering Managers

Architectural and Engineering Managers - Working Conditions

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.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.