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Across the country, engineering firms are struggling to stay ahead of changes sweeping the industry. Fifty percent of engineers ages 25 to 45 have management responsibilities that require them not only to master technological innovations, but also to maximize human resources, understand environmental concerns, and meet their customers’ needs—all while reaching their company’s financial goals. How can they manage it all?
University of Kansas Continuing Education professionals can provide innovative management training for your employees. Designed for progressive companies who expect engineers to manage effectively, our program adds leadership and entrepreneurial skills to engineers’ technical knowledge base. For more information about customized on-site training, visit this link. To see a list of courses available for on-site presentation, visit this link.
Customized short courses—taught by KU faculty and industry experts—offer practical training in project management, marketing and sales, finance and accounting, management, law, and other specialized areas to fit your company’s needs. Let us tailor an educational program that addresses your currents concerns. See more information about our faculty.
As engineers take on added responsibilities during their careers, the balance shifts from the need for technical skills to the need for management skills.
Career advancement might take these steps:
| 1. | Entry-level engineer: | reports to functional department manager |
| 2. | Engineer or project/engineering team: | reports to functional and project manager |
| 3. | Engineer on project/engineering team, with decision-making responsibilities: | reports to both managers |
| 4. | Engineer or project/engineering team with minor project management/administrative responsibilities: | reports to functional and project manager |
| 5. | Engineer or project/engineering team, functions as assistant manager: | reports to functional and project manager |
| 6. | Assistant project manager on project engineering team: | reports to project manager |
| 7. | Project manager on project engineering team: | reports to program director |
| 8. | Project manager on larger project engineering team: | reports to program director or vice president |
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