National Occupation Code (NOC): 20011

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.

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Job Duties for Architecture and science managers

• 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.

Employment Requirements for Architecture and science managers

• 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.

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