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Job Description of Architects

Jobs for Architects

 

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.

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.

 

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).

  

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