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What are difficulties you face as a architectural manager?

Hi my name is Jimena and I’m a middle school student, I was wondering the difficulties architectural managers face because I’m interested in working as one when I’m older.

What are difficulties you face as a architectural manager?

What do you like about your career as a architectural manager?

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Chelsey’s Answer

Hello Jimena! You are likely a high school student by now :) I have a Masters in Architecture and worked for many years as a Project Manager (PMP Certified), not in the construction industry, but can speak from experience.

I'll share a more general challenge for Architecture which is that the education and certification process is a long one. It can be done and I went to school with some wonderful folks who pursued it and are now licensed architects, several women specifically who are Partners and Execs in their agencies.

Managing any project, like Christopher said, has its challenges in terms of complexity and the pm iron triangle :-) You definitely need to be thorough and detail oriented and a good communicator as a project manager. I think working in the built world (versus the digital) is super exciting and your projects live on for decades. Plus, I think project management as a capability and skillset is super flexible in that you can take it to different industries, should you desire a change!

Chelsey recommends the following next steps:

Consider if "architectural management" is your focus or more broadly project and program management
Do an informational interview with a pm
Check out open jobs for pms in various industries to get a sense of what is the same and what is different
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Christopher’s Answer

Hi Jimena! I'm glad to hear you're thinking about becoming an architectural manager when you grow up. Like any job, there are some tough parts, but there are also really good things about it. Some of the challenges architectural managers face include dealing with big and complicated construction projects, making sure everything stays on schedule and within the budget, and working with lots of different people. But what's great about this job is that you get to help create cool buildings and spaces that can make communities better. You also get to be a leader and solve problems, and every project is different, so it's always interesting. Plus, you can see the amazing results of your work, and that's what makes it a special job.
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