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Architects

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

Career Cluster:Construction
Job Family:Architecture and Engineering
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
Industry:Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Key Tasks

  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
  • Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
  • Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
  • Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  • Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
  • 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.
  • Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
  • Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  • 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.
  • Administer construction contracts.
  • Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.
  • Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
  • Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
  • Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
  • Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
  • Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
  • Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.
  • Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
  • Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
  • Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
  • Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
  • Inspect the condition of structures.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
75%
Speaking
75%
Operations Analysis
75%
Critical Thinking
75%
Writing
72%
Active Listening
72%
Complex Problem Solving
69%
Monitoring
69%
Judgment and Decision Making
69%
Active Learning
66%
Coordination
63%
Mathematics
63%
Systems Analysis
63%
Systems Evaluation
60%
Social Perceptiveness
56%
Learning Strategies
56%
Persuasion
53%
Negotiation
53%
Quality Control Analysis
53%
Instructing
50%
Time Management
50%
Management of Personnel Resources
50%
Service Orientation
47%
Science
47%
Management of Material Resources
44%
Management of Financial Resources
44%
Operations Monitoring
31%
Technology Design
25%
Programming
22%
Troubleshooting
22%
Operation and Control
22%
Equipment Selection
6%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Design
98%
Building and Construction
95%
Public Safety and Security
78%
Engineering and Technology
76%
Computers and Electronics
75%
English Language
74%
Administration and Management
72%
Customer and Personal Service
70%
Law and Government
61%
Mechanical
60%
Mathematics
60%
Sales and Marketing
56%
Economics and Accounting
56%
Fine Arts
55%
Education and Training
51%
Production and Processing
51%
Physics
51%
Personnel and Human Resources
50%
Administrative
49%
Geography
49%
History and Archeology
48%
Psychology
43%
Communications and Media
39%
Sociology and Anthropology
38%
Telecommunications
35%
Transportation
33%
Philosophy and Theology
26%
Chemistry
22%
Foreign Language
16%
Biology
16%
Therapy and Counseling
11%
Food Production
10%
Medicine and Dentistry
6%

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Abilities

Visualization
78%
Deductive Reasoning
75%
Problem Sensitivity
75%
Category Flexibility
75%
Oral Expression
75%
Fluency of Ideas
75%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Inductive Reasoning
75%
Written Comprehension
75%
Information Ordering
75%
Written Expression
75%
Originality
75%
Near Vision
72%
Far Vision
66%
Flexibility of Closure
66%
Speech Clarity
63%
Speech Recognition
63%
Number Facility
60%
Perceptual Speed
56%
Mathematical Reasoning
56%
Selective Attention
53%
Speed of Closure
50%
Memorization
47%
Visual Color Discrimination
47%
Time Sharing
44%
Depth Perception
38%
Finger Dexterity
31%
Spatial Orientation
31%
Auditory Attention
28%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
25%
Control Precision
25%
Manual Dexterity
25%
Hearing Sensitivity
19%
Multilimb Coordination
19%
Trunk Strength
13%
Wrist-Finger Speed
13%
Peripheral Vision
3%
Dynamic Strength
3%
Sound Localization
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Extent Flexibility
0%
Night Vision
0%
Stamina
0%
Static Strength
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Rate Control
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Response Orientation
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Working with Computers
92%
Thinking Creatively
87%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
87%
Getting Information
85%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
85%
Documenting/Recording Information
82%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
81%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
81%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
81%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
78%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
78%
Scheduling Work and Activities
76%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
76%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
73%
Developing and Building Teams
72%
Analyzing Data or Information
70%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
69%
Processing Information
69%
Training and Teaching Others
69%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
68%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
65%
Coaching and Developing Others
64%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
64%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
61%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
61%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
58%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
57%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
56%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
55%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
55%
Performing Administrative Activities
54%
Selling or Influencing Others
50%
Staffing Organizational Units
50%
Assisting and Caring for Others
49%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
48%
Performing General Physical Activities
32%
Handling and Moving Objects
23%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
20%
Controlling Machines and Processes
18%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
16%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
6%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

99%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

98%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

93%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

90%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

90%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

89%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

85%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

83%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

78%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

78%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

74%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

72%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

72%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

69%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

66%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

66%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

66%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

62%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

60%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

55%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

54%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

53%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

53%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

49%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

47%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

44%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

44%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

43%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

42%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

41%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

40%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

37%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

36%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

36%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

32%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

30%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

26%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

26%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

24%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

22%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

21%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

19%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

16%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

14%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

14%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

12%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

10%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

9%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

9%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

8%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

8%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

6%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

5%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

4%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

1%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Education

Bachelor's degree

43%

Master's degree

24%

Professional degree

24%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

70

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

59

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

53

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

52

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

41

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

25

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
90%
Dependability
85%
Innovation
84%
Intellectual Curiosity
72%
Achievement Orientation
71%
Cautiousness
62%
Integrity
60%
Self-Confidence
59%
Perseverance
56%
Social Orientation
53%
Leadership Orientation
51%
Initiative
50%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
50%
Adaptability
48%
Cooperation
48%
Stress Tolerance
48%
Self-Control
41%
Sincerity
33%
Empathy
26%
Optimism
23%
Humility
15%

Work Values

Independence
83%
Achievement
78%
Recognition
78%
Working Conditions
75%
Support
56%
Relationships
45%

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