Building architects design commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and recreational buildings and plan and monitor their construction, maintenance and rehabilitation.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Building architects - from ₹26,556 to ₹2,10,956 per month - 2025.
- A Building architects typically earns between ₹26,556 and ₹72,572 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between ₹46,470 and ₹1,18,186 per month for a working week of 48 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- Developing new or improved architectural theories and methods
- Inspecting sites and consulting clients, management and other stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed buildings and alterations to existing buildings
- Providing information regarding designs, materials and estimated building times
- Preparing project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrating structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs
- Writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calling tenders on behalf of clients
- Making necessary contacts to ensure feasibility of projects regarding style, cost, timing, and compliance with regulations
- Identifying and finding best solutions for problems regarding function and quality of interior environments of buildings and making necessary designs, drawings and plans
- Monitoring construction or rehabilitation work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
- Maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists
