job role of *chief architect*
- managing a team of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and other professionals
- support operations team
- client meeting to understand requirements
- reviewing client proposals and providing feedback on designs
- participating in design development meetings with clients to discuss design concepts and revisions
communicating with clients to determine project requirements and develop designs that meet those requirements
- quality check of designs
- preparing construction drawings and specifications for projects such as new facilities or additions to existing buildings
- review prepared bids for projects to ensure they are within budget constraints
determining the best materials for each part of a project and reviewing estimates for materials costs
- meeting with clients to discuss design details and answer questions about the design process
job role of *junior architect*
- communicating with clients, contractors and other architects to ensure that projects are completed on time
- estimating the amount of materials needed to complete projects based on design plans
- reviewing blueprints and other design documents to ensure they meet code requirements
- preparing computer models of designs to be used in the construction process
- reviewing construction drawings to ensure they meet building codes and regulations
- conducting site inspections to assess the quality of work performed by contractors
- preparing drawings and working with engineers to design new buildings or remodel existing structures
creating detailed plans for new construction projects based on client specifications
- preparing detailed estimates of construction costs for new projects