Responsibilities

Tasks

• Project management
• Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
• Construction site supervision
• Prepare sketches and models
• Architectural research
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
• Feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects
• Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
• Estimate costs
• Proposal preparation
• Specification writing
• Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Architectural software programs
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Office
• AutoCAD
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• SketchUp
• Adobe Suite
• InDesign

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility