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Working As A Facilities/Engineering Manager

Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Interacting With Computers
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Analyzing Data or Information

Deal with People
Mostly Sitting
Make Decisions
Stressful
$144,770
Average Salary

What Does A Facilities/Engineering Manager Do

Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.

Duties

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 production, operations, quality assurance, testing, or maintenance at manufacturing sites, industrial plants, engineering services firms, and research and development laboratories.

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.

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How To Become A Facilities/Engineering Manager

Architectural and engineering managers typically need at least a bachelor’s degree and considerable work experience as an architect or engineer.

Education

Most architectural and engineering managers have at least a bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty or a professional degree in architecture.

Many also gain business management skills by completing a master’s degree in engineering management (MEM or MsEM) or technology management (MSTM) or a master’s degree in business administration (MBA). Some workers earn their master’s degree before advancing to management positions, and others earn it while they work as a manager. Employers will sometimes pay for such education. Typically, those who prefer to manage in technical areas pursue an MsEM or MSTM and those interested in more general management skills earn an MBA.

Engineering management programs usually include classes in accounting, engineering economics, financial management, industrial and human resources management, and quality control.

Technology management programs typically provide instruction in production and operations management, project management, computer applications, quality control, safety and health issues, statistics, and general management principles.

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Managers advance to their positions after years of employment as an architect or engineer. They usually have experience working on difficult or complex projects, developing designs, solving problems, and making decisions. Before moving up to a management position, they also typically gain experience leading engineering teams.

Important Qualities

Analytical skills. Architectural and engineering managers must evaluate information carefully and solve complex problems.

Communication skills. Architectural and engineering managers oversee staff and work together with other levels of management. They must communicate orders effectively and lead teams to meet goals.

Detail oriented. Architectural and engineering managers must pay attention to detail. Their duties require an understanding of complex systems since a minor error can cause major problems.

Math skills. Architectural and engineering managers use calculus and other advanced mathematics to develop new products and processes.

Organizational skills. Architectural and engineering managers keep track of many workers, schedules, and budgets simultaneously.

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Facilities/Engineering Manager Career Paths

Facilities/Engineering Manager

Director Of Facilities Consulting Engineer

Chief Engineer

10 Yearsyrs

Facilities Manager Project Manager

Construction Manager

10 Yearsyrs

Owner

Construction Superintendent

9 Yearsyrs

Facilities Maintenance Manager Chief Engineer

Director Of Plant Operations

14 Yearsyrs

Engineering Manager Program Manager

Engineering Director

13 Yearsyrs

Operations Manager Plant Manager

Manufacturing Director

14 Yearsyrs

Project Manager Program Manager

Operations Director

9 Yearsyrs

Project Manager Construction Manager

Operations Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Operations Manager Operations Director

President Of Operations

11 Yearsyrs

Owner

Project Superintendent

10 Yearsyrs

Project Engineering Manager Facilities Manager

Regional Facilities Manager

11 Yearsyrs

Project Engineering Manager Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager

14 Yearsyrs

Plant Manager Engineering Director

Senior Director Of Engineering

15 Yearsyrs

Plant Manager Facilities Manager

Senior Facilities Manager

12 Yearsyrs

Facilities Manager Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager

9 Yearsyrs

Facilities Maintenance Manager Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Construction

14 Yearsyrs

Director Of Facilities Project Director

Vice President Of Construction

10 Yearsyrs

Engineering Manager Plant Manager

Vice President Of Manufacturing

14 Yearsyrs

Average Length of Employment

Facilities/Engineering Manager 5.0 years
Plant Engineering Manager 4.9 years
Senior Facilities Engineer 4.9 years
Facilities Maintenance Manager 4.8 years
Engineering/Maintenance Manager 4.8 years
Senior Facilities Manager 4.6 years
Electrical Engineering Project Manager 4.6 years
Senior Maintenance Engineer 4.6 years
Plant Maintenance Manager 4.6 years
Regional Facilities Manager 4.5 years
Facilities Project Manager 4.3 years
Maintenance Manager 4.3 years
Facilities Manager 4.2 years
Plant Engineer 4.1 years
Assistant Director Of Engineering 3.8 years
Facilities Maintenance Engineer 3.6 years
Assistant Maintenance Manager 2.9 years

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Facilities/Engineering Manager Demographics

Gender

Male
94.3%
Female
5.1%
Unknown
0.6%

Ethnicity

White
80.2%
Hispanic or Latino
11.0%
Asian
7.1%
Unknown
1.0%
Black or African American
0.6%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
40.0%
Carrier
20.0%
Chinese
10.0%
German
10.0%
French
10.0%
Mandarin
10.0%

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Facilities/Engineering Manager Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
11.3%
University of Missouri - Columbia
9.4%
Central Connecticut State University
5.7%
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
5.7%
Pennsylvania State University
5.7%
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
5.7%
New Jersey Institute of Technology
5.7%
Auburn University
5.7%
Ohio University -
3.8%
North Carolina State University
3.8%
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
3.8%
Johnson State College
3.8%
Arizona State University
3.8%
Central State University
3.8%
State University of New York Polytechnic Institute
3.8%
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
3.8%
Drexel University
3.8%
Villanova University
3.8%
Wayne State University
3.8%
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
3.8%

Majors

Business 23.2%
Mechanical Engineering 16.2%
Industrial Technology 7.1%
Electrical Engineering 6.1%
Engineering 5.6%
Engineering And Industrial Management 5.1%
Management 4.5%
Industrial Engineering 4.0%
Manufacturing Engineering 3.5%
Mechanical Engineering Technology 3.0%
Heating And Air Conditioning 3.0%
Finance 2.5%
Project Management 2.5%
Civil Engineering 2.5%
Engineering Technology 2.0%
Construction Management 2.0%
Environmental Engineering 2.0%
Liberal Arts 2.0%
Apparel And Textiles 1.5%
Parks And Recreation Management 1.5%

Degrees

Bachelors
42.7%
Masters
25.8%
Other
16.1%
Associate
8.6%
Certificate
4.1%
Diploma
1.5%
Doctorate
1.1%

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Real Facilities/Engineering Manager Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Facilities Engineering Manager	Bechtel Oil, Gas &Amp; Chemicals, Inc.	Houston, TX	Nov 21, 2011	$186,451 - $197,950
Rig Facilities Engineering Manager	Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.	Houston, TX	Sep 29, 2012	$148,500
Rig Facilities Engineering Manager	Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.	Houston, TX	Oct 01, 2012	$148,500
Facilities Engineering Manager	Micron Technology, Inc.	Manassas, VA	Sep 24, 2011	$134,618
Facilities Engineering Manager	Micron Technology, Inc.	Manassas, VA	Jan 09, 2011	$134,000
Facilities Engineering Manager	Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC	Piscataway, NJ	Nov 25, 2013	$119,999
Facility Engineering Manager	T-Rex Engineering and Construction LC	Houston, TX	Sep 01, 2015	$112,195 - $120,000
Facilities Engineering Manager	Texas Instruments Incorporated	Dallas, TX	Oct 29, 2009	$109,800
Energy/Facilities Engineering Assistant Manager	Toyota Motor Engineering & Mfg North America Inc.	Erlanger, KY	Oct 07, 2014	$101,442
Project Facility Engineering Manager	Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc.	Mira Loma, CA	Sep 10, 2015	$94,848
Project Facility Engineering Manager	Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc.	Colton, CA	Nov 21, 2011	$93,000
Project Facility Engineering Manager	Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc.	Colton, CA	Nov 23, 2011	$93,000
Project Facility Engineering Manager	Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc.	Mira Loma, CA	Sep 10, 2012	$93,000

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Top Skills for A Facilities/Engineering Manager

Top Facilities/Engineering Manager Skills

Facilities Engineering
Life Safety
Service Contracts

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Coordinated all monthly facilities engineering meetings including power point presentation and catering.
Direct the regional physical security/access control systems, life safety, and disaster recovery policies.
Research and sources new contractors and vendors; negotiated service contracts, ensuring favorable pricing and contract terms to maximize profitability.
Ensured all manufacturing and facilities equipment met environmental compliance requirements and was maintained for production efficiency and reduction of downtime.
Managed facilities department activities, UPW, HVAC, and Electrical, Process tool installation, Facility upgrades & security.