Architect

Other Titles

Architectural Project Manager; Design Architect; Principal Architect; Principal, Architectural Firm; Project Architect; Senior Architect/Design Manager; Senior Architectural Designer; Senior Planner; Specifications Writer

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property. Architects (excluding Landscape and Naval) refers to architects who create architectural plans and designs for a wide range of structures. In doing so, they may also oversee and coordinate a number of technicians who aid in the architectural design. In this role, they consult with the clients to understand their specifications. They also conduct surveys of a construction site to determine how best to create a structure that balances the client's needs with the practical considerations of building design. A part of their job is to make sure that architectural designs conform to the safety and environmental regulations as well as any other laws that are applicable.

Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.

Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.

Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.

Prepare contract documents for building contractors.

Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.

Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.

Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.

Administer construction contracts.

Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.

Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities.

Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.

Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.

Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.

Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.

Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.

Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.

Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.

Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.

Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.

Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.

Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.

Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.

Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking→ Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening→ Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Complex Problem Solving→ Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making→ Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Operations Analysis→ Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Reading Comprehension→ Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Coordination→ Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Monitoring→ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Writing→ Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning→ Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Systems Analysis→ Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Mathematics→ Using mathematics to solve problems.

Management of Personnel Resources→ Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Persuasion→ Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Quality Control Analysis→ Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Systems Evaluation→ Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Learning Strategies→ Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Negotiation→ Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Social Perceptiveness→ Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Management of Material Resources→ Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

Service Orientation→ Actively looking for ways to help people.

Time Management→ Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.

Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities.

Direct design or development activities.

Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.

Document technical design details.

Discuss designs or plans with clients.

Design structures or facilities.

Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.

Perform marketing activities.

Prepare detailed work plans.

Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

Investigate the environmental impact of projects.

Design water conservation systems.

Prepare procedural documents.

Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.

Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.

Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.

Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Accounting software -- Sage accounting; Intuit QuickBooks; Xero accounting system

Analytical or scientific software -- Structural design software; Load calculator; Quality Plans & Software HVAC Calculator

Business intelligence and data analysis software -- e.g., Zoho Analytics; MicroStrategy; Tableau; Qlik Tech QlikView; IBM Cognos Impromptu

Calendar and scheduling software -- Appointment scheduling software; Diarize Me; Bookem; Bookafy; Acuity Scheduling

Computer aided design CAD software -- Computer aided design and drafting software CADD; Architectural BIM CAD software; Virtual reality modeling language VRML software; Architect design software; Artifice DesignWorkshop; Autodesk ds Max Design; Autodesk Architectural Studio; Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk AutoCAD Civil D; Autodesk Revit; AutoDesSys form Z; Trimble SketchUp Pro; Roof Builder Tools

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

Configuration management software -- e.g., Puppet; Chef

Database management system software -- e.g., NoSQL; Apache Hive; Apache Hadoop; Apache Pig; MongoDB; Apache Cassandra

Database user interface and query software -- Data entry software; Microsoft Access; Structured query language SQL; Microsoft SQL Server; MySQL; Amazon Redshift; Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC; Amazon Web Services AWS software; Oracle JDBC; Transact-SQL; FileMaker Pro

Desktop publishing software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign; Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker; QuarkXPress; Microsoft Publisher; Scribus; Corel Ventura; MadCap Flare; MadCap Software MadCap Flare

Development environment software -- e.g., Verilog; Apache Maven

Document management software -- D and D CAD search tool; Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat; FileNet P8

Electronic mail software -- e.g., IBM Notes; Microsoft Outlook; Google Gmail

Graphics or photo imaging software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop; Micro-Press MicroStation PowerDraft

Internet browser software -- e.g., Apple Safari; Microsoft Edge; Google Chrome; Mozilla Firefox

Map creation software -- Geographic information system GIS software; Orbital Africa; ESRI ArcGIS software; Maptitude Mapping Software

Metadata management software -- CA Erwin Data Modeler

Object oriented Database management software -- PostgreSQL

Office suite software -- Practice management software for professional services firms; Microsoft Office; Corel WordPerfect Office; Google Workspace; Apache OpenOffice.org

Presentation software -- e.g., Google Slides; Apple iWork Keynote; Corel Presentations; Microsoft PowerPoint

Procurement software -- Toolkit for AutoCAD Architecture

Project management software -- Estimator software; Microsoft Project; Craftsman CD Estimator

Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Corel Quattro Pro; Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets

Time accounting software -- Time accounting tools

Word processing software -- e.g., Corel Wordperfect; Microsoft Word; Google Docs

Compasses→ Dividers

Digital cameras

Drafting kits or sets→ Arm drafting machines; Track drafting machines

Grinding machines→ Disk grinding machines

Laser printers→ Computer laser printers

Mat knives

Milling machines→ Computer-guided milling machines

Mitre box→ Mitre boxes

Notebook computers

Personal computers

Photocopiers→ Diazo copiers; Engineering copiers

Plotter printers→ Plotters

Power saws→ Circular saws; Fretsaws

Saws→ Hand saws; Thermal saws

Soldering iron→ Soldering irons

Straight edges→ Parallel bars

Tablet computers

Templates→ Architectural templates

Triangles

Utility knives→ Precision knives

Artistic→ Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Investigative→ Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Enterprising→ Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.

Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Independence→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Recognition→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Achievement→ Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.