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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Sample of reported job titles: Engineering Manager, Project Engineer, Project Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer, Civil Engineering Manager, Principal Engineer, Process Engineering Manager, Supervisory Civil Engineer

Also see: Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Tasks

• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
• Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

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* Software developed by a government agency and/or distributed as freeware or shareware.

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17-2051.00	Civil Engineers
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