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:
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.