Engineering Managers
Engineering Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the engineering and technical operations of organisations.
Fun facts
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Strong Future Growth
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3610 Weekly Pay Before Tax
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94% full-time Full-Time Share
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9% female Gender Share
Tasks
There are many tasks done by engineering managers. A few are listed below:
- determining, implementing and monitoring engineering strategies, policies and plans
- interpreting plans, drawings and specifications, and providing advice on engineering methods and procedures to achieve construction and production requirements
- establishing project schedules and budgets
- ensuring conformity with specifications and plans, and with laws, regulations and safety standards
- ensuring engineering standards of quality, cost, safety, timeliness and performance are observed
- overseeing maintenance requirements to optimise efficiency
- liaising with marketing, research and manufacturing managers regarding engineering aspects of new construction and product design
- may contribute to research and development projects
Specific occupations
- Engineering Manager
Women in STEM
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Lieutenant Colonel, Engineer and Project Manager