Architects, Except Landscape and Naval: 
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Architecture and Construction |
| Indiana Average Salary | $83,930.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 43 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 315 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.29 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 1,345 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 6.07 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Written Communication
Creativity
Integrity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Problem-solving
Organization
Leadership
Decision-making
Oral Communication
Technology and Tool Usage
Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Written Communication
Creativity
Integrity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Problem-solving
Organization
Leadership
Decision-making
Oral Communication
Technology and Tool Usage
Adaptability
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Thinking Creatively
Design interior space to meet customer specifications
Design office layout
Incorporate green or environmental protection features into the design of systems, structures, or facilities
Design construction projects
Develop informational maps or charts
Develop graphic designs or models
Develop graphic art
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Design water conservation systems
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Write business project or bid proposals
Design office layout
Incorporate green or environmental protection features into the design of systems, structures, or facilities
Design construction projects
Develop informational maps or charts
Develop graphic designs or models
Develop graphic art
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Design water conservation systems
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Write business project or bid proposals
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Estimate costs of design or construction materials
Estimate engineering project costs
Convert design specifications to cost estimates
Bid work projects
Estimate construction project costs
Prepare cost estimates
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Calculate grades and elevations
Judge distances between two points
Estimate engineering project costs
Convert design specifications to cost estimates
Bid work projects
Estimate construction project costs
Prepare cost estimates
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Calculate grades and elevations
Judge distances between two points
Getting Information
Review maps to determine location or routes
Review architectural, mapping, or drafting related codes and specifications
Research engineering designs or applications
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Review engineering data or reports
Survey land or properties
Conduct interviews to gather architectual, engineering, or construction related information
Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities
Research property records
Review architectural, mapping, or drafting related codes and specifications
Research engineering designs or applications
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Review engineering data or reports
Survey land or properties
Conduct interviews to gather architectual, engineering, or construction related information
Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities
Research property records
Analyzing Data or Information
Interpret artifacts, architectural features, or structures
Evaluate product design
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze spatial data
Interpret aerial photographs
Perform cost benefit analysis
Perform architectural, mapping, or drafting related research
Evaluate product design
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze spatial data
Interpret aerial photographs
Perform cost benefit analysis
Perform architectural, mapping, or drafting related research
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Plan construction of structures or facilities
Direct design or development activities
Plan commercial art or design projects
Design structures or facilities
Manage projects to keep within time, cost, and quality guidelines
Develop plans for architectural, mapping, or drafting related programs, projects, or services
Direct design or development activities
Plan commercial art or design projects
Design structures or facilities
Manage projects to keep within time, cost, and quality guidelines
Develop plans for architectural, mapping, or drafting related programs, projects, or services
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Evaluate information in documents or manuscripts
Study the architectural features of various structures
Study artifacts
Analyze project proposals or data to determine feasibility, cost, or time
Evaluate costs of completed projects
Study the architectural features of various structures
Study artifacts
Analyze project proposals or data to determine feasibility, cost, or time
Evaluate costs of completed projects
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Booster Skills & Certifications
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Indesign | ||||
| Architectural Design | ||||
| Building Codes | ||||
| Adobe Acrobat | ||||
| Adobe Creative Suite | ||||
| Professional Architect | ||||
| Project Design |
Related Licensing Requirements
Architect (18-0000000017)
For information on certification requirements, please contact the Board of Registration for Architects & Landscape Architects at //www.in.gov/pla/architect.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Board of Registration for Architects & Landscape Architects (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/architect.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Board of Registration for Architects & Landscape Architects (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/architect.htm
