architect

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Master's degree
• or equivalent experience
• Architecture (BArch, BA, BS, BSc, MArch, MA, MS, MSc, PhD)

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Architectural firm
• Urban area
• Head office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Construction site supervision
• Prepare sketches and models
• Perform architectural research
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
• Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
• Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
• Estimate costs
• Prepare bidding documents, participate in contract negotiations and award construction contracts
• Proposal preparation
• Write plans describing project specifications and construction schedules
• Interior design (general)
• Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Photoshop
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• SketchUp
• Adobe Suite

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Architectural specialization

• New construction
• Renovation
• Site inspections
• Commercial
• Interior and space planning
• Residential construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities