Description
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.
- • Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.
- • 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 environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making.
- • Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.
- • Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies.
- • Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- • Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
- • Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- • Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
- • Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.
- • Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
- • Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
- • Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.
- • Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
- • Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.
- • Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
