{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T11:21:54.800Z","occupation":{"soc":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","group":"Management","sector":"54","jobZone":5,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers architectural and engineering management practice from supervised project support through enterprise-level strategic leadership, anchored in project coordination, client engagement, contract management, feasibility analysis, and team development within large-scale professional and technical services environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Technical project documentation — review and organize under senior manager direction to support coordination of architectural or engineering activities.","Project specifications — assist in drafting initial requirements by compiling client input and background research under direct supervision.","Budget worksheets and bid templates — populate with provided data under guidance to support preparation of project cost estimates.","Project feasibility inputs — gather technology, resource, and market data to assist senior staff in conducting preliminary feasibility analyses.","Design change requests — log, track, and route for approval through established project management software workflows under oversight.","Client-facing reports and proposals — contribute supporting sections and exhibits under the direction of a lead architectural or engineering manager.","Cross-functional project meetings — attend and document discussions between management, production, and marketing staff regarding project specifications.","Contract terms and cost estimate summaries — review for completeness and flag discrepancies for senior review in a structured office environment.","ERP and project management software — enter project data and generate standard status reports under the supervision of experienced project managers.","Reading comprehension of technical standards and codes — apply to verify that project documents conform to applicable regulatory requirements with oversight."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Technical activity integration — coordinate across engineering and architecture disciplines on mid-scale projects with reduced supervisor involvement.","Project design changes — evaluate proposed modifications against scope, schedule, and budget constraints, recommending approval or revision to senior leadership.","Client consultations — conduct structured meetings to clarify project requirements and translate client needs into actionable specification documents.","Project budgets and contract bids — prepare comprehensive cost estimates and bid packages by applying established methodologies and historical benchmarks.","Proposals and findings — present project reports to clients and internal stakeholders, adapting technical content for varied audience comprehension levels.","Feasibility assessments — analyze technology options, resource availability, and market demand to produce written feasibility reports for management review.","Interdepartmental coordination — facilitate recurring meetings with production, marketing, and management teams to align project procedures and specifications.","Contract and cost estimate review — assess vendor and subcontractor submissions for technical accuracy and cost reasonableness, forwarding recommendations for approval.","Personnel scheduling and task allocation — coordinate team workloads across concurrent projects using project management and ERP software platforms.","Non-routine technical problems — apply deductive and inductive reasoning to diagnose engineering or design issues and develop corrective action plans independently."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Overall project integration — autonomously manage the full coordination of technical activities across architecture and engineering functions on complex, multi-phase projects.","Design change authority — direct and approve project design changes, balancing client intent, regulatory compliance, and engineering feasibility across the project lifecycle.","Client negotiation — lead specification negotiations with clients, resolving conflicting requirements and reaching binding technical agreements without escalation.","Comprehensive budget and contract development — prepare and finalize budgets, bids, and contracts for large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with organizational risk tolerance.","Executive-level presentations — present and defend complex proposals, findings, and technical reports to senior client executives and regulatory bodies with persuasive clarity.","Strategic feasibility evaluation — conduct independent multi-variable analyses of technology readiness, resource constraints, and market demand to inform go/no-go project decisions.","Cross-functional alignment — resolve specification disputes and procedural conflicts among management, production, and marketing stakeholders, driving consensus on project direction.","Contract approval authority — review, recommend, and approve high-value contracts and cost estimates, applying professional judgment to protect organizational and client interests.","Team capability development — mentor developing engineers and architects, designing learning strategies and on-the-job coaching plans tailored to individual growth needs.","Technology integration — evaluate and implement advanced tools including expert systems, ERP modules, and development environments to optimize project delivery processes."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational project strategy — set the strategic direction for enterprise-wide architectural and engineering project portfolios, aligning technical priorities with long-term business objectives.","Design governance — establish and enforce organization-level design change review frameworks, ensuring quality, innovation, and regulatory compliance across all project lines.","Client relationship leadership — cultivate and steward strategic client partnerships at the executive level, negotiating master service agreements and long-term program specifications.","Enterprise financial stewardship — oversee the preparation and approval of multi-million-dollar budgets, bids, and contracts, managing organizational exposure and profitability targets.","Board and executive communication — present transformative technical strategies, risk assessments, and program outcomes to boards of directors, investors, and government authorities.","Market-driven feasibility leadership — lead enterprise feasibility strategy by integrating emerging technology trends, workforce capacity, and market intelligence into capital investment decisions.","Cross-organizational integration — architect collaboration frameworks that align engineering, production, marketing, and executive leadership on complex, multi-stakeholder program requirements.","Contract and procurement policy — define organizational standards for contract review and cost-estimate approval, establishing governance policies that govern project managers enterprise-wide.","Talent and succession development — lead workforce planning and leadership development for the full architectural and engineering management function, building organizational bench strength.","Innovation culture leadership — champion the adoption of advanced technologies, knowledge management systems, and learning strategies that position the organization at the forefront of the profession."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}