Architectural and Engineering Managers
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics · Engineering and Technology
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $110,120; experienced workers reach $242,000. About 1,220 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +13.7%
- Openings a year
- 105
- Employed in 2024
- 1,281
Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Experience: 5 years or more
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
3 programs, with the college that teaches each.
Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Reading Comprehension4.4
- Complex Problem Solving4.3
- Writing4.1
- Active Listening4.0
- Speaking4.0
- Mathematics4.3
- Critical Thinking4.3
- Judgment and Decision Making4.3
What the work is
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
- 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.
- Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.
- Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- Associate degree1%
- Bachelor's degree47%
- Master's degree39%
- Doctoral or professional13%
Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.
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