Architectural and Engineering

Architectural and Engineering

• Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
• Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
• Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
• Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
• Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.
• Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, and market demand.
• Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.
• Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
• Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
• Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.
• Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
• Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.
• 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.
• Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities.
• Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.
• Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies.
• Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, or distribution projects.
• Administer highway planning, construction, or maintenance.