Architect

Education

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to determine the type, style, and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered.
• Generate building plans and detailed drawings for use by contractors and tradespersons.
• Manage coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
• Prepare documents showing structural needs and required materials for construction.
• Project management and supervision of the preparation of drawings, specifications, and other construction documents.
• Work within limiting factors such as town planning laws and environmental impact assessments.
• Conceptualize and design buildings; develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs, and construction schedules.
• Prepare sketches and models.
• Prepare proposals and write plans describing project specificat...