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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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.Core20170
  2. Direct, review, or approve project design changes.Core20171
  3. Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.Core1071
  4. Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.Core20172
  5. Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.Core1070
  6. Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.Core1060
  7. Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.Core20173
  8. Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.Core20175
  9. Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.Core20176
  10. Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.Supplemental1063
  11. Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies.Supplemental19528
  12. Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.Core20178
  13. Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.Core20174
  14. Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities.Supplemental20180
  15. Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.Core20177
  16. Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.Core19525
  17. Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.Core19527
  18. Evaluate environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making.Supplemental19526
  19. Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.Supplemental20179

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 127 examples in 40 categories, 71 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Document management software

  • Adobe Acrobat Pro Extended
  • Adobe LifeCycle ES

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Agile Product Lifecyle Management PLM
  • Aptean Made2Manage
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Data base management system software

  • Amazon DynamoDBHot Technology
  • Apache CassandraHot Technology
  • Apache HadoopHot Technology
  • Apache HiveHot Technology
  • Apache Pig
  • Apache Solr
  • ElasticsearchHot Technology
  • MongoDBHot Technology
  • MySQLHot Technology
  • NoSQLHot Technology
  • Relational database management software
  • Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Hot Technology
  • Amazon RedshiftHot Technology
  • Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot Technology
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Expert system software

  • Ansible softwareHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

  • Apache Groovy
  • C#Hot Technology
  • C++Hot Technology
  • Objective C
  • Oracle JavaHot Technology
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot Technology
  • RHot Technology
  • ScalaHot Technology
  • SwiftHot Technology

Development environment software

  • Apache KafkaHot Technology
  • Apache MavenHot Technology
  • CHot Technology
  • GoHot Technology
  • Microsoft Azure softwareHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • National Instruments LabVIEW
  • RubyHot Technology
  • Verilog

Operating system software

  • Apple macOSHot Technology
  • BashHot Technology
  • Cisco IOS
  • LinuxHot Technology
  • Oracle Solaris
  • Shell scriptHot Technology
  • Ubuntu
  • UNIXHot Technology

Project management software

  • Atlassian ConfluenceHot Technology
  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology
  • Realization Streamliner
  • The Gordian Group PROGEN Online

Content workflow software

  • Atlassian JIRAHot Technology
  • Workflow software

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot Technology
  • Autodesk RevitHot Technology
  • Autodesk VIZ
  • Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
  • Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
  • Drawing and drafting software
  • Hewlett-Packard HP SolidDesigner
  • PTC Creo Parametric

Web platform development software

  • Backbone.js
  • DjangoHot Technology
  • JavaScriptHot Technology
  • JavaScript Object Notation JSONHot Technology
  • LAMP Stack
  • Node.jsHot Technology
  • PHPHot Technology
  • ReactHot Technology
  • Ruby on Rails

Configuration management software

  • ChefHot Technology
  • Perforce Helix software
  • PuppetHot Technology

Access software

  • Citrix cloud computing software

Transaction server software

  • Customer information control system CICS

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

  • Delcam PowerMILL
  • Geometric CAMWorks
  • Open Mind hyperMILL

Application server software

  • DockerHot Technology
  • GitHubHot Technology

Geographic information system

  • ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
  • ESRI ArcView
  • Geographic information system GIS software

Enterprise application integration software

  • Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology

File versioning software

  • GitHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

  • HEC-1
  • HEC-RAS
  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
  • Minitab
  • The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
  • Water surface pressure gradient WSPG software

Program testing software

  • Hewlett Packard LoadRunner

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Notes
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Time accounting software

  • Kronos Workforce TimekeeperHot Technology

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

  • LSA Visual Easy Lean

Calendar and scheduling software

  • Maintenance scheduling software
  • Scheduling software

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • MicroStrategy
  • Qlik Tech QlikView

Network monitoring software

  • Nagios
  • Wireshark

Object oriented data base management software

  • PostgreSQLHot Technology

Industrial control software

  • RTA Fleet Management
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Accounting software

  • Sage 50 Accounting

Cloud-based management software

  • Splunk EnterpriseHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Trimble SketchUp ProHot Technology

Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software

  • Virtual private networking VPN software

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Identify environmental concerns.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Evaluate environmental impact of operational or development activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Analyze data to determine project feasibility.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Estimate demand for products or services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze market research data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze impact of legal or regulatory changes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Approve expenditures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Implement organizational process or policy changes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop organizational goals or objectives.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Developing Objectives and Strategies

  • Develop organizational policies or programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

  • Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

  • Present information to the public.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Selling or Influencing Others

  • Promote products, services, or programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

  • Negotiate project specifications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

  • Communicate with government agencies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Manage human resources activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare operational budgets.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Manage construction activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Direct facility maintenance or repair activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

  • Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 25
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.