Management and administration applied to engineering

Abstract

This article analyzes the interface between management, administration and engineering practice, considering that contemporary engineers must combine technical expertise with the ability to coordinate resources, people, information, risks and strategic objectives. The objective is to discuss how managerial foundations shape decisions in planning, projects, operations, quality, costs, digital transformation and sustainability. Methodologically, the study is based on a qualitative, exploratory and analytical literature review grounded on scientific publications, institutional documents and normative references. The findings indicate that the integration of technical and managerial competences increases organizational responsiveness in complex environments, strengthens project governance and supports value-oriented innovation processes. The analysis also shows that engineering education has required greater emphasis on leadership, communication, systems thinking and continuous learning. Management applied to engineering should therefore be understood not as an ancillary dimension of the profession, but as a central component of its economic, social and organizational effectiveness.