Architectural and engineering managers held about 182,100 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most architectural and engineering managers were as follows:
Manufacturing
36%
Architectural, engineering, and related services
25
Government
10
Management of companies and enterprises
5
Scientific research and development services
5
Most architectural and engineering managers work in offices, although some may also work in laboratories and industrial production plants or at construction sites.
Work Schedules
Most architectural and engineering managers work full time, and about half worked more than 40 hours a week in 2014. These managers are often under considerable pressure to meet deadlines and budgets.