- Median annual pay
- $167,740
- Employment
- 212,500
- Ten-year outlook
- +3.8%
- Annual openings
- 14,500
BLS, 2024
U.S., 2024
2024–34
Projected average
The work
Core tasks
- 01Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- 02Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
- 03Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
- 04Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- 05Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
- 06Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
- 07Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
- 08Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
- 09Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
- 10Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
- 11Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.
- 12Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.
Capabilities
Essential skills
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMathematicsCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringLearning StrategiesScience
Employment outlook
Where the role is heading
U.S. employment is projected to move from 212,500 in 2024 to 220,500 in 2034, a +3.8% change.
BLS projects an average of 14,500 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.