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Architect

Aliases: Architect, Construction Engineer, Construction Builder

Industry/Sector(s): Construction

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Architect is expected to perform include:

Preparing designs for construction of buildings, monuments, etc.

Estimating cost and coordinating functional and organizational details for execution

Collecting information from the client about requirements

Preparing detailed drawings with the help of Draughtsman, Architectural

Preparing specifications regarding flooring, finish, architectural features etc.,

Estimating cost and quantities of materials required

Guiding, supervising and inspecting construction work

Consulting Engineers and Specialists and getting light and power fittings, sanitary fittings, etc. done by them

Specialising in landscape architecture

Approving payment on correct execution of work

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It is not a desk job

Needs to handle a team of Designers

Local travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Construction companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system is not available

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Minimum – Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch)

KEY COMPETENCIES ³

Experience in advisory of cloud computing, or migration projects

Technical assessment to migrate/move application cloud

Expertise in conducting rigorous quantitative analyses to generate insights

Knowledge about creating "To-Be" application architecture blueprints and roadmaps

Should have experience of managing application rationalizing projects right from planning to execution

Proven experience in client interfacing, relationship management, cross team co-ordination

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ³

Competent to create own methodologies, frameworks, templates etc. for application decommissioning and ability to defend solutions and proposals

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Architectural or civil engineering institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.annauniv.edu/academic_courses/%20UG%20C%20&%20S%20WS%20-%2013.3.14(I%20to%20VIII)/06.%20SAP/38.%20B.ARCH..pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Trainee → Architect → Chief Architect → Business Owner

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For candidates with up to 2 years of experience – ₹ 35,000 to ₹ 37,000 per month

For candidates with 2 to 5 years of experience – ₹ 44,500 to ₹ 45,500 per month

For candidates with over 5 years of experience – ₹ 53,000 to ₹ 54,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous relevant work experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁷

Private construction and architectural firms across India

Government boards, housing boards, BMC, govt. bodies, etc.

Self employed

KEYWORDS

Construction Architect

Construction Engineer

Builder

Draughtsman

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2161.0100	Architect
ISCO 2008	2161	Building Architects
NIC 2008	71100	Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	1 National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	2 Posts Identified to be Reserved for Persons with Disabilities Group ‘A’
3	https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/12567756
4	http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/Career-in-Architecture/articleshow/12701205.cms
5	http://www.paycheck.in/main/salary/salary-checker-1
6	6 Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Building, Construction and Real Estate Sector (2013 - 17, 2017 - 2022) – A Report” released by NSDC
7	http://www.shine.com/job-search/simple/architecture
8	http://www.csdcindia.org/sites/default/files/Bldg-Const-Real-Estate.pdf

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