Hands-on
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Architectural and Engineering Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
How does this connect to your interests? →A look at the work
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
- Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
- Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
- Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
- Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.
Interests involved in this work
These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.
3.0 / 7
Investigative
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Creative
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Helping people
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Enterprising
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Organizing
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Skills to explore
Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2020-08
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2020-08
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
2020-08
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2020-08
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2020-08
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
2020-08
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2020-08
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
2020-08
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
2020-08
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
2020-08
Plan a small next step
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 5 of 5 · 2020-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning →
Environmental Design/Architecture →
Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture →
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology →
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General →
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other →
Explore all related study fields →Source & methodology
O*NET-SOC code 11-9041.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
How interest exploration matching works →Data: O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Used under CC BY 4.0. StudyIndex normalizes the presentation and adds exploration features; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed or tested these additions.