AL | AK | AZ | AR | CA | CO | CT | DC | DE | FL | GA | HI | ID | IL | IN | IA | KS

KY | LA | ME | MD | MA | MI | MN | MS | MO | MT | NE | NV | NH | NJ | NM | NY | NC

ND | OH | OK | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | TN | TX | UT | VT | VA | WA | WV | WI | WY


You are here: The Job Explorer > Job Description > Junior Architect

Junior Architect Duties and Responsibilities

Job Search
job title, keywords, company, location jobs by job search

Purpose of Classification:

Assist Architects in the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction and/or alteration of buildings.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is first in a series of three classifications. It is distinguished from the Architect in that the Architect independently prepares plans and specifications for construction and/or alteration of buildings.

Examples of Duties:

  • Meets with requesters to determine requirements of projects; determines feasibility of project and prepares cost estimates.
     
  • Performs original design work utilizing specifications, sketches and ideas on developing designs.
     
  • Analyzes space utilization effectiveness and changing demands for space needs: recommends actions to meet new requirements.
     
  • Assists in compiling data for comprehensive facilities use and feasibility data to be used for campus planning, capital improvement and long-range planning.
     
  • Assists in compiling data for architectural plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, etc.
     
  • Assists in the preparation for plans for existing buildings where plans are not available.
     
  • Assists in conducting preliminary studies of proposed projects to obtain information as to space and design requirements, obtaining measurements and making sketches preliminary to the preparation of drawing.
     
  • Assists in preparation of scale drawing of details required for contract drawing.
     
  • Assists in preparation of design development drawings.
     
  • Assists in the preparation of “record” drawings on completion of construction.
     
  • Assists in preparation of layout and draws preliminary sketch of project to present to client.
     
  • Assists in developing and/or coordinating development of detailed working drawings and specifications after approval for project has been obtained.
     
  • Assists with coordinating bid process.
     
  • Reviews shop drawings, specifications, cost estimates and construction material recommendations submitted by outside architects and contractors to ensure adherence to contract and notifies Architect of discrepancies.
     
  • Reviews work of contractor, verifying specified materials are being used, dimensions are as drawn and quality is according to contract document.
     
  • Provides support to Architects and management staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of architecture and architectural principles and techniques.
     
  • Knowledge of types of building materials and construction methods.
     
  • Knowledge of the methods and techniques of CAD design
     
  • Knowledge of federal and state facility and code requirements.
     
  • Knowledge of structural, mechanical and electrical engineering relating to building costs.
     
  • Skill in drafting architectural plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field AND one (1) year of architectural experience including use of CAD technology; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

 

Next: Laboratory Coordinator Job Description

 

 


Cover Letter

Sample Resume

Job Interview


Business Letter
Job Description

Job Description: Administrative - Agriculture - Animal Care - Building - Business - Development - Environmental - Equipment - Facilities - Food - Health - HR

Research - IT - Library - Media - Medical - Outreach - Parking - Police - Postal - Printing - PR - Lab - Retail - Student Services - Supplies - Trades - Transit - A-Z

Copyright 2011 The Job Explorer.com - Home | Contact Us | Recommend Us | Colleges and Universities | Find Jobs by County