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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval - 17-1011.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Architect
  • Project Architect
  • Project Manager
  • Architectural Project Manager
  • Principal
  • Design Architect

SOC Occupation Groups

17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-1000 Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers
17-1010 Architects, Except Naval
17-1011.00 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Administer construction contracts.
  • Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
  • Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
  • Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
  • Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
  • Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
  • Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
  • Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
  • Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability.
  • Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
  • Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
  • Plan layout of project.
  • Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
  • Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  • Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
  • Prepare scale drawings.
  • Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
  • Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise clients or customers
  • advise clients regarding engineering problems
  • analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • analyze spatial data
  • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
  • bid engineering, construction or extraction projects
  • communicate technical information
  • compute production, construction, or installation specifications
  • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
  • consult with customers concerning needs
  • convert design specifications to cost estimates
  • coordinate engineering project activities
  • delegate authority for engineering activities
  • design construction projects
  • design office layout
  • determine specifications
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop tables depicting data
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct personnel in support of engineering activities
  • draw maps or charts
  • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
  • estimate cost for engineering projects
  • estimate time needed for project
  • estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
  • evaluate costs of engineering projects
  • evaluate engineering data
  • evaluate product design
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • inspect project operations, or site to determine specification compliance
  • interpret aerial photographs
  • interpret maps for architecture, construction, or engineering project
  • judge distances
  • lead teams in engineering projects
  • make presentations
  • manage contracts
  • negotiate business contracts
  • obtain information from individuals
  • plan construction of structures or facilities
  • prepare contract documents
  • prepare reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • read blueprints
  • read maps
  • read technical drawings
  • recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints
  • research property records
  • resolve engineering or science problems
  • understand construction specifications
  • understand engineering data or reports
  • understand government construction contracting regulations
  • understand property documents
  • use building or land use regulations
  • use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
  • use computer graphics design software
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use creativity in designing interior spaces
  • use creativity in graphics
  • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
  • use field notes in technical drawings
  • use government regulations
  • use graphic arts techniques
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use knowledge of regulations in surveying or construction activities
  • use land surveying techniques
  • use library or online Internet research techniques
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use project management techniques
  • use relational database software
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use technical regulations for engineering problems
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • write business project or bid proposals

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Bioenvironmental Engineer, Architecture (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Civil Engineer, Architect/Architectural Engineer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Architect
  • School-Plant Consultant