Architect

Employer

Green Office AB Inc

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Asset languages

Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Architectural firm
• Various locations
• On-site customer service

Tasks

• Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials
• Award construction contracts to building contractors
• Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
• Generate building plans and detailed drawings to be used by contractors and tradespersons
• Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects
• Negotiate contracts with clients with a focus on design, construction time, price or others
• Prepare documents showing both the structural needs and the materials required for construction
• Project management
• Supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
• Work in limiting factors, such as town planning laws and environmental impact assessments
• Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
• Office management
• Urban planning
• Construction site supervision
• Prepare sketches and models
• Perform architectural research
• Staff recruitment and selection
• Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
• Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
• Estimate costs
• Proposal preparation
• Tender and administer contracts
• Write plans describing project specifications and construction schedules
• Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects

Supervision

5-10 people

Area of work experience

Project coordination

Architectural specialization

• New construction
• Site inspections
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Interior and space planning
• Residential construction
• Restoration and/or preservation

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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