architect job responsibilities:
- researches, programs, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials and systems.
- produces conceptual plans, renderings, and documents.
- plans and programs layout of project(s); coordinates and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
- utilizes computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs and plans.
- produces construction documents in autocad and revit.
- working with the project manager, may direct, supervise, and check activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the conceptual design phase, schematic design phase, and/or the detailed design phase of a project.
- interfaces with director of architecture and project managers.
- works in tandem with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams.
- assists in research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications.
architect qualifications / skills:
- ability to provide elegant and efficient design solutions
- excellent oral and written communication
- analytical and problem-solving skills
- high attention to detail
- ability to work under indirect supervision
- effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team building ability
- comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills
- technically creative and open-minded