Job Seeking Skills201.02

Identify jobs and job ethics associated with architectural drafting

Job Description - Architect Creativity and sensitivity to form and materials Develops preliminary drawings and sketches

Works w/ clients to develop designs Used to create working drawings

Other Duties Assist client with choosing contractor Owner’s representative during construction Checks construction with plan Changes to plans and cost estimates Written specifications

Few architects work full time in residential construction

Education - Architect Bachelor’s degree from accredited

college or university Masters degree or extra years of study

Often required Licensure examination

Job Description–Architectural Drafter Detailed working drawings

Other drawings from sketches/designs by architect

Education Technical institute Vocational school Community college

Design & Construction Careers City Planner

Plan for overall growth and development of cities

Architectural Illustrators 3D models and renderings for presentation

Landscape Architect Design building site

Earthwork, plantings, layout

Design & Construction Careers Interior Designers

Room finishes including color, floor & wall coverings, furniture, trim, fixtures, and placement

Civil Engineers Plan, design, supervise construction of

bridges, roads, utilities Structural Engineers

Civil engineers specializing in structural framework

Design & Construction Careers Mechanical Engineers

Plan, design, supervise operational parts of buildings

Estimators Compute cost of construction

Surveyors Describe size, position, topography of building site

Contractors In charge of building construction

Work Ethics Enthusiasm for the work Willingness to work extra hours to

meet deadlines Being on time and prepared to work Relating to fellow workers

Gossiping/criticizing others Treating others with respect

Work Ethics Do you

Waste your time? Cause others to lose work time? Complain? Accept and learn from mistakes? Become defensive when you make a

mistake?

Leadership Skills Speak clearly and directly Share credit and recognize others’

achievements Be positive and enthusiastic Be honest Be friendly, not necessarily a friend

Leadership Skills

Treat everyone fairly Control emotions Check on details Be a role model for the kind of

behavior that you want from others