architect

at  Raymond de Beeld Architect Inc

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• Architectural software programs
• MS Office
• SketchUp

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Project coordination

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail

• Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials
• 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
• Negotiate contracts with clients with a focus on design, construction time, price or others
• Participate in contract negotiations
• 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
• Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
• Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
• 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