Landscape architect managers

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Overview

Architecture and science managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an architecture, landscape architecture, scientific or statistical department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments as well as by architectural firms and scientific research companies.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Architecture and urban planning managers

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an urban planning service or an architectural firm

  • Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural and urban planning work performed in the department, service, or firm

  • Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas

  • Assign, coordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams

  • May consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals or present architectural research reports and findings

  • May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects of the department.

  • Science managers

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the research, development or production activities of a scientific research and development laboratory or firm

  • Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the scientific and technical work performed in the laboratory, department, service, or firm

  • Assign, coordinate and review the applied scientific work of the department or project teams

  • Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects

  • Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status

  • Review project activities, prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports

  • Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas

  • May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of the theoretical or applied scientific work of the department.

Job titles

  • actuarial department manager
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  • agricultural representatives director
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  • architectural manager
  • architectural service manager

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2023 edition
The labour market information for this career is aggregate data for Architecture and science managers

Annual salary

Low

$76,208

Median

$105,531

High

$175,983

Job openings

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British Columbia

479

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • Architecture managers require a degree in architecture, registration as a professional architect and several years of experience as an architect.
  • Landscape architecture managers require a degree in landscape architecture, licensing as a professional landscape architect and several years of experience as a landscape architect.
  • Science and other managers in this unit group require a master's or doctoral degree in a scientific discipline and several years of experience in a related scientific discipline.

Additional information

  • Progression to senior management positions in the respective fields is possible with experience.

Certification requirements

Optional: The following certifications are optional to practice as Landscape architect managers in B.C.

  • Sustainable SITES Certification - Landscape Architect Managers
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification - Landscape Architect Managers
  • BC Society of Landscape Architects Licensure - Landscape Architect Managers

Sustainable SITES Certification - Landscape Architect Managers

To work as a landscape architect manager in BC, you may choose to earn the Sustain SITES Certification to fulfill your professional certification requirement. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of an exam. Employment as a landscape architect manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification - Landscape Architect Managers

To work as a landscape architect manager in BC, you may choose to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Eligibility is achieved through signing up with the Canada Green Building Council. Employment as a landscape architect manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

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BC Society of Landscape Architects Licensure - Landscape Architect Managers

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To work as an architecture and science manager in BC, you may need to register with the BC Society of Landscape Architects. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education, work experience, internship, and successful completion of licensing exams. Employment as a landscape architect manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

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Work Experience

  • Work experience required

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