Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
- Tasks
- 24 tasks19 core, 5 supplemental
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-1011.00SOC 2018: 17-1011
What the work is made of
19 core tasks and 5 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.Core taskTask 20483Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 2. Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.Core taskTask 20479Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 3. Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.Core taskTask 130Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 4. Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.Core taskTask 131Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 5. Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.Core taskTask 20481Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 6. 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.Core taskTask 20485Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 7. Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.Core taskTask 136Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 8. Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.Core taskTask 20486Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 9. Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.Core taskTask 20484Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 10. Prepare contract documents for building contractors.Core taskTask 134Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 11. Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.Core taskTask 19596Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 12. Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.Core taskTask 20480Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 13. Administer construction contracts.Core taskTask 138Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 14. Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.Core taskTask 20488Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 15. Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.Core taskTask 139Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 16. Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.Core taskTask 20482Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 17. Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.Core taskTask 19595Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 18. Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.Core taskTask 19593Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 19. Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.Core taskTask 19592Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 20. Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.Supplemental taskTask 19594Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 21. Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.Supplemental taskTask 20487Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 22. Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.Supplemental taskTask 19591Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 23. Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.Supplemental taskTask 19590Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 24. Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.Supplemental taskTask 140Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-1011
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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