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Architectural and Engineering Managers

Architectural and Engineering Managers score 47 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #304 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 21 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 0 on its own and 20 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 6 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

47/ 100
Elevated
Rank
#304of 923 jobs
US workers
220,260BLS, May 2025
Median pay
$171,270a year
In real AI use
6 of 21tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

  • AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
  • AI can speed this up with extra software: 20 (95%)
  • Little or no AI speed-up: 1 (5%)
  • Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Direct, review, or approve project design changes.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Review, recommend, or approve contracts or cost estimates.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Establish scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Direct recruitment, placement, and evaluation of architecture or engineering project staff.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Perform administrative functions, such as reviewing or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing of materials or services.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Evaluate environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Solicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Administer highway planning, construction, or maintenance.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, or distribution projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
  • Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use

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How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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