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Architectural and Engineering Managers
Management · SOC 11-9041
3.1% AI Exposure — Medium
$171,270
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
14,600
Proj. Annual Openings
220,260
Employment (OEWS 2025)
97/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure3.1%
AI Resiliency97/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure9.7%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Writing
4.Speaking
5.Complex Problem Solving
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Common titles: Civil Engineering Manager, Electrical Engineering Manager, Engineering Director, Engineering Group Manager, Engineering Program Manager, Mechanical Engineering Manager
Representative Tasks
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Manage construction activities.
- •Analyze data to determine project feasibility.
- •Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
- •Negotiate project specifications.
- •Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft PowerPoint · hotAmazon DynamoDB · hotApache Hive · hotApache Kafka · hotApache Maven · hotAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D · hotAutodesk Revit · hotBentley MicroStation · hotC# · hotDassault Systemes SolidWorks · hot
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.0%
Avg AI Exposure
10
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 40% Bright |
| Median Salary | $171,270 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 97/100 | N/A |