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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

District Of Columbia

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

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Currently Employed: 2,112

Yearly Projected Openings: 90

Typical Hourly Wage: $29.81 - $53.01

Typical Annual Salary: $62,000 - $110,300

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Internship/residency

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Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
Prepare scale drawings.
Plan layout of project.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
Administer construction contracts.

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