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Engineering Management
Graduates
with an accredited degree in engineering management have gained a strong
understanding of the engineering relationships between the management
tasks of planning, organization, leadership, control, and the human
element in production, research, and service organizations. Engineering
managers work in most industries, particularly on larger projects or
programs which require overarching organization and planning to ensure
success
Architectural and engineering managers typically do the following:
-- Make detailed plans for the development of new products and designs
-- Determine staff, training, and equipment needs
-- Propose budgets for projects and programs Hire and supervise staff
-- Lead research and development projects to produce new products, processes, or designs
-- Check the technical accuracy of their staff's work
-- Ensure the soundness of methods their staff uses
-- Coordinate work with other staff and managers
Architectural and engineering managers use their knowledge of architecture or engineering to oversee a variety of activities. They may direct and coordinate building activities at construction sites or activities related to production, operations, quality assurance, testing, or maintenance at manufacturing sites. Architectural and engineering managers are responsible for developing the overall concept of a new product or for solving the technical problems that prevent the completion of a project.
To accomplish this, they must determine technical goals and produce detailed plans. Architectural and engineering managers spend a great deal of time coordinating the activities of their staff with the activities of other staff or organizations. They often confer with other managers, including those in finance, production, and marketing, as well as with contractors and equipment and materials suppliers.
In addition, architectural and engineering managers must know how to prepare budgets, hire staff, and supervise employees. They propose budgets for projects and programs and determine staff, training, and equipment needs. These managers must also hire people and assign them specific parts of each project to carry out. Architectural and engineering managers supervise the work of their employees, set schedules, and create administrative procedures.
 Preparation
Those interested in a
career in engineering management should consider reviewing engineering programs that are
accredited by
ABET, Inc. If you choose to attend a program that is not ABET accredited, you should be sure that the university
is regionally accredited. Most programs in engineering management are at the Master's and PhD level and support students who have already built a base of engineering or computing education and experience – but wish to move into management functions. Courses will include product innovation and design management, engineering project management, financial and managerial accounting for engineers, operations management, manufacturing strategies, managing employees, and other special topics. Professional Organizations
 American Society for Engineering Management
American
Institute of Chemical Engineers
American
Society of Civil Engineers
American
Society of Mechanical Engineers
Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Institute
of Industrial Engineers
Society for Engineering and Management Systems
Society
of Manufacturing Engineers
Society
of Petroleum Engineers
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