Why Being an Architect Fits Me

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Why being an Architect fits me

My strengths and interest are in design, creativity and imagery but I feel I am also good at problem solving. If I had to pick a career I’d choose Architecture because it utilizes more of my strengths than weaknesses. My career goal is to earn a good salary and enjoy how I spend the time earning it. I would enjoy Architecture because I would express myself creatively, building whatever I can imagine. I hope to get the education and experience to fit the job description.

Requirements for being an Architect

Form business and operational strategy guiding overall studio efforts.
Motivate and inspire team leaders and members to achieve success.
Create, maintain and promote clear and concise mission for studio.
Build and promote a culture that is unique to studio and that follows overall firm culture.
Measure and show results of processes and performance on a regular basis.
Formulate new/build on existing processes and ideas to achieve desired results.
Lead in the marketing efforts of studio and consistently seek out new opportunities.
Responsible for maintaining and monitoring studio standards and quality control procedures.
Responsible for setting overall project schedules, recruiting and maintaining staff which includes coordinating annual salary and employee reviews.
Responsible for maintaining an approved list of outside consultants.
Serves as consultant on master plan projects.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel is required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A professional degree from an accredited school of architecture. Must be registered with a minimum of 12 years project...