O*NET-SOC 11-9041.00

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.1208/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2020
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i4.008/2020
Speaking2.A.1.d4.008/2020
Writing2.A.1.c4.008/2020
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.8808/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.2508/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.1208/2020
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.1208/2020
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.008/2020
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8808/2020
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.8808/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.Core5908/2020
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.Core6008/2020
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.Core5908/2020
Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.Core5908/2020
Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.Core6008/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Enterprising6.3811/2023
Conventional4.5811/2023
Investigative4.4611/2023
Realistic3.1711/2023
Social2.8411/2023
Artistic2.6611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.