Nature of Job:

Architects are responsible for the design of the new construction projects and redesigning of old structures.  

Basic Tasks:

• Pre-designing; selection of the site, study of the environmental impact and identifying the requirements of the design;
• Present the drawings and a study of the site to be presented with the client
• Finalize the construction plans;
• Prepare cost analysis;
• Assist the client with the construction bids, selecting a contractor, and negotiating the contract of the construction;
• Monitor the project to check if the contractor complies with the design, use specified materials and meet the standards for the quality of work;
• Evaluate the development of the project; 
• Long-range planning for land development;
• Maneuver workers who prepare the drawings and other necessary plans.

Education and Training Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Architecture
• Hands-on training and internship is prerequisite before taking up licensure examinations.
• To be able to practice the profession, graduates of Architecture need to take and pass the licensure exam offered by the Professional Regulation Commission.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Can visually present ideas with the client
• Can conceptualize and understand spatial relationships;
• Imaginative and has talent in drawing;
• Can communicate both written and  oral) skills;
• Computer literacy - knowledge of computer - aided design and drafting CADD);
• Strong Organizational skills with attention to details;
• Managerial & supervisory skills.

Salary Range:

Local employment

P16,000 - P21,000 - monthly salary but it depends on the type of employer.

Overseas employment

$1,395 to $2,790 - in the Middle East, monthly salary, again depending on the type of employer

Pay and benefits in other foreign countries are definitely higher.

Work Environment:

Construction sites

Working Hours:

8 hours of work with overtime pay

Career Advancement:

Architects can take over with the entire project if they have invested a substantial experience and may also advance to supervisory or managerial positions. They can also endow a business as partner or set up own established firms.

Employment Opportunities:

The demand for architects depends with the status of the construction industry. The emerging number of non-residential and residential construction means job for architects.

The increasing number of population also means a job for architects since there would be a boost of building houses, schools, health care facilities such as hospitals, commercial office spaces, entertainment facilities, shopping centers and more.

The Middle East has a large demand for architects due to countries’ economic progress. More opportunities awaits for those who have knowledge with CADD since most architectural companies uses computer-aided design and drafting (CADD).

Professional Organizations:

Philippine Association of Naval Architects and marine Engineers (PANAME)

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