• Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment
• Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure
• Discuss the ideas, objectives, requirements, and budget of a project and in some cases help to select a site
• Consult with other professionals about design
• Assess the needs of the building and its users and advise the client on the practicality of their project
• Prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to the client
• Assess the impact on the local environment
• Keep within financial budgets and deadlines
• Negotiate with contractors and other professionals
• Control a project from start to finish
• Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans
• Prepare scale drawings
• Plan layout of project
• Administer construction contracts
• Excellent IT skills, including computer-aided design skills

Skills:

• Good design and drawing skills to demonstrate your flair for architecture
• A strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions
• Sound analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• A keen interest in buildings and the built environment - an insight into Building Information Modeling (BIM) will also be a significant advantage
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals
• Good organizational and negotiation skills
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills
• An understanding of the relationship between people, buildings, and the wider environment
• The first-rate understanding of construction processes

Some Key Requirements:

• Municipal Drawings
• Interior Design
• Conceptual Design
• Commercial Design
• Residential Design
• Contemporary
• Truss and Metal Structure
• Land Development