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Virtual Career Fair: Project Manager/Architecture

First Name and Position:  John. Project Manager at N2 Design + Architecture, P.C.

Degree:  BA in Architecture @ NYIT

What made you decide on your profession?

Inspiration brought about by places I've been and experienced as well as places I've seen in books and television.  I have no 'hero' that I looked up to as a kid... I just liked buildings, spaces, landscapes, etc. Architecture challenges you to think in four dimensions, so if one enjoys problem solving, it’s very gratifying.  In addition, if you’re inclined to a mathematical vocation as well as an artistic one, architecture should be a great field for you.

How did you get your job?

When I graduated, I was approached by an engineer that taught at my school.  He had said he shared an office with an architect who needed help.  Within a couple of days I was behind a computer working at that office.  Being that I was also good at technology (network admin and computer tech), it made it very easy for me to find gigs throughout my career.

Describe a day (or week) in your job:

Writing proposals, processing and reviewing submittals, sketching, drafting, creating documents to be either be bid on or submitted for filing, go to job site and ensure project is being constructed according to our designs.

Advice for teens interested in doing your job:

Learn about the CAD program that the industry is using, typically AutoCAD.  Learn how to read a set of drawings and what the relationship is between plans, sections, elevations, and details.

A good hand for sketching is also a plus.  Start drawing structures that interest you.  Use shade and shadow.  It doesn’t have to be buildings… think of the spaces between objects AS the object.  Draw the void between the trees and not the trees themselves.

Finally, prepare yourself for a very difficult process at school.  It will be very challenging.  Many kids that started with me ended up going to med school because it was easier.  The dropout rate is approximately 66%.  Once done, though, you can feel a great sense of accomplishment because it is a profession that is unique, as it marries mathematics and art.


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