According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects. | 85% |
| Direct, review, or approve project design changes. | 80% |
| Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications. | 76% |
| Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts. | 69% |
| Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients. | 69% |
| Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures. | 68% |
| Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand. | 68% |
| Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates. | 67% |
| Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work. | 66% |
| Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies. | 65% |
| Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment. | 65% |
| Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management. | 63% |
| Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff. | 63% |
| Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities. | 63% |
| Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services. | 62% |
| Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations. | 62% |
| Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities. | 60% |
| Evaluate environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making. | 58% |
| Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public. | 57% |
| Administer highway planning, construction, or maintenance. | 53% |
| Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, or distribution projects. | 53% |
