Junior Architect / Draughtsman

Description

Meets with Clients 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.

Compiling data for comprehensive facilities use and feasibility data to be used for campus planning, capital improvement and long-range planning.

Compiling data for architectural plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, etc.

Preparation for plans for existing buildings where plans are not available.

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.

Preparation of scale drawing of details required for contract drawing.

Preparation of design development drawings.

Preparation of “record” drawings on completion of construction.

Preparation of layout and draws preliminary sketch of project to present to client.

Developing and/or coordinating development of detailed working drawings and specifications after approval for project has been obtained.

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 structural, mechanical and electrical engineering relating to building costs.

Skill in drafting architectural plans.

Knowledge in Authority Submission

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