Architectural and Engineering Managers

Typical job duties performed with this occupation include:

TASK DUTIES
Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities.
Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.
Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.
Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.
Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies.
Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.
Evaluate environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making.
Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, or distribution projects.
Administer highway planning, construction, or maintenance.
Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.
Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
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
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor Degree - BAS	120
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	127
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	CHEMICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	CIVIL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	COMPUTER ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	126
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	127
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	124
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	AEROSPACE ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	129
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	129
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	130
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	AEROSPACE ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSASE	129
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSBE	128
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	COMPUTER ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSCPE	124
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSEE	124
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSME	128
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT	12
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BSIE	125
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	PRODUCT DESIGN & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT	15
Pittsburg State University	Pittsburg	Public	WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
Fort Hays State University	Hays	Public	TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
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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