Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Other names for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval: Architectural Designer, Architectural Superintendent, Building Consultant, City Designer, Design Architect, Facilities Planner, Home Designer, House Designer, Intern Architect, Location Analyst, Location Man, Location Worker, Plumbing Designer, Principal, Project Architect, Project Manager, Real Estate Site Analyst, Residential Designer, School Plant Consultant, Space Planner, Structural Designer, Supervising Architect,

• Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
• Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
• Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
• Plan layout of project.
• Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
• Prepare scale drawings.
• Integrate engineering element into unified design.
• Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
• Administer construction contracts.
• Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
• Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.

• Templates
• Drafting kits or sets
• Power saws
• Compasses
• Laser printers
• Milling machines
• Photocopiers
• Digital cameras
• Grinding machines
• Compasses
• Photocopiers
• Power saws
• Saws
• Mat knives
• Mitre box
• Notebook computers
• Straight edges
• Personal computers
• Plotter printers
• Soldering irons or guns
• Tablet computers
• Saws
• Drafting kits or sets
• Triangles
• Utility knives

Procurement software

Project management software

Office suite software

Accounting software

Time accounting software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Word processing software

Calendar and scheduling software

Spreadsheet software

Desktop publishing software

Document management software

Data base user interface and query software

Computer aided design CAD software

Analytical or scientific software

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

Internet browser software

Electronic mail software