Architectural and Engineering Managers

Typical job duties performed with this occupation include:

TASK DUTIES
Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.
Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
Administer highway planning, construction, or maintenance.
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, or distribution projects.
Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.
Evaluate environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making.
Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.
Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies.
Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or 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.
Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.
Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.
Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
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*Note: Not all occupations will have a full list of Task Duties or associated programs

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Training for this occupational program or those in a similar family of programs can be located at the following postsecondary institutions in the State of Kansas. Please check with a program advisor at the postsecondary institution for more information on the particular focus of each program listed. Programs nearest the local area appear first. Click on the program to find more information.

INSTITUTION NAME	CITY	INSTITUTION TYPE	PROGRAM TITLE	AWARDS	HOURS
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	AEROSPACE ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSASE	135
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSBE	137
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	COMPUTER ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSCPE	124
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSEE	128
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSIE	128
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	PRODUCT DESIGN & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	129
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSME	134
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	129
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	127
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	CHEMICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	129
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	CIVIL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	COMPUTER ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	129
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	129
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	127
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	127
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	LEADERSHIP TECHNICAL STUDIES	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT	15
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor Degree - BAS	124
Fort Hays State University	Hays	Public	TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP	Bachelor Degree - BS	124
Fort Hays State University	Hays	Public	TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP	Bachelor Degree - BS	124
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	AEROSPACE ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	133
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	132
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	CHEMICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	CIVIL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	131
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	COMPUTER ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	129
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	130
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	ENGINEERING PHYSICS	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	PETROLEUM ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	133
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
Pittsburg State University	Pittsburg	Public	WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT	Bachelor Degree - BS	124
Colby Community College	Colby	Public	SUSTAINABLE/RENEWABLE ENERGY	Associate Degree - AAS	66
Colby Community College	Colby	Public	SMALL WIND TECHNOLOGY	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	37
Colby Community College	Colby	Public	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	37
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY	Associate of Science - AS
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY	Bachelor of Science - BS

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