Engineering project management is focused on managing engineering projects — for example, designing a new office building. Engineering project management requires the management of all aspects of the project, not just of the engineers or engineering work.

Engineering managers use their expertise to plan, direct and coordinate, including leading the research and development stage of projects, creating detailed project plans, and proposing budgets, staffing and equipment needs.

They can facilitate the successful completion of engineering projects and combine their technical engineering skills with project management techniques to create a comprehensive project plan and keep a project progressing.