Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

• 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.

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• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• 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.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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