(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Job Description
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time. |
100
|
Integrate engineering element into unified design. |
100
|
Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents. |
99
|
Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure. |
99
|
Plan layout of project. |
99
|
Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans. |
98
|
Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts. |
97
|
Prepare scale drawings. |
96
|
Prepare contract documents for building contractors. |
96
|
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations. |
91
|
Administer construction contracts. |
64
|
Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
83
|
Thinking Creatively
|
82
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
78
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
77
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
75
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
74
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
74
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
73
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
72
|
Processing Information
|
71
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
65
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
64
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
64
|
Getting Information
|
63
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
63
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
63
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
61
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
61
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
60
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
60
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
60
|
Interacting With Computers
|
59
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
58
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
57
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
55
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
55
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
54
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
52
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
51
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
50
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
49
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
48
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
48
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
36
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
33
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
29
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
28
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
21
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
13
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|