As of June 2026, Architectural and Engineering Managers has an AI-exposure score of 57/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
More exposed than 53% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$171,270. About 14,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Management roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.
- Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
- Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.
- Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.
- Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
- Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities.
- Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.
- Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.
- Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.
- Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
- Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.
- Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
- Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
- Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.
- Evaluate environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making.
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (89%).
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Architectural and Engineering Managers — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)
Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$171,270. More states are being added.