CareerStarter - Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

SALARY BREAKDOWN

AVERAGE

$89,470

ANNUAL

$43.01

HOURLY

*Average base salary does not include overtime, per diem or other incentives.

KNOWLEDGE

Design
Building and Construction
Public Safety and Security
Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics

SKILLS

Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Operations Analysis
Active Listening

QUALIFICATIONS

Visualization
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression

TOP EXPECTED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.

Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.

Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.

Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.

Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.

Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.

Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.

Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.

Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.

Prepare contract documents for building contractors.

Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.

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