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20011.01 – Architecture and urban planning 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. They develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural and urban planning work performed in the department, service, or firm.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Architectural manager

Core competencies

  • Coordinating to align project goals, manage workflows, resolve conflicts and maintain communication with architects, engineers, contractors, clients and government officials
  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to assess design challenges, environmental impacts and regulatory compliance to identify alternative options or solutions
  • Spatial Visualization to envision how structures, buildings and urban spaces will interact with their environment and how people will navigate them
  • Information Ordering to organize spatial data, design specifications and procedural steps into coherent patterns that support effective decision-making
  • Stress Tolerance to make appropriate decisions under pressure and resolve conflicts or setbacks that may arise during project implementation
  • Knowledge in Building and Construction to inform design decisions, ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry standards, and support the development of sustainable and resilient urban environment

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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.

Additional information

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

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Architects (21200)
  • Land surveyors (21203)
  • Landscape architects (21201)
  • Managers in natural resources production and fishing (80010)
  • Public and environmental health and safety professionals (21120)
  • Urban and land use planners (21202)

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