Architect Questions at Interview                        Design Firm:____________________

January 2004

 

 

1.  We are interested in moving ahead as quickly as possible.  What do you recommend to facilitate/expedite this project?

 

 

2.  List in order of importance the 4 main problems in the current building design and/or systems, and how you would propose to solve these problems still utilizing as much as possible of these design features and/or systems.

 

 

3.  In certain phases of this project your project architect may be required to be present on site more than the contract stipulates.  What is your firm’s policy in this situation?

 

 

4.  What is the responsibility of the architect for change orders that are as a result of their work?  This would not include work changes as a result of the committee or upgrades.

 

 

5.  How busy is the firm currently?  And list your outstanding jobs.

 

 

6.  How much work will have to be subcontracted in your Firm?

 

 

7.  Why should we choose your firm?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Architect Interview Evaluation Form

 

Name of Firm:

 

 

Presentation Time:__________                            Presentation Date:_________________

 

Evaluator:____________________________________

                 (Please Print)

 

           

A.  UNDERSTANDING PROJECT          

                  1.  Approach to Project and is realistic                                   A.        1._________

                  2.  Understanding of Scope                                                                 2._________

                  3.  Innovative Concepts                                                                        3._________

                  4.  Understands timing pressure going to town meeting                4._________

                                                with budget

 

           

 

B.  PROJECT MANAGEMENT

      1.  Staffing Availability                                                              B.        1._________

      2.  Staffing Quality (experience, etc.)                                                 2._________

      3.  Interrelation between committee, contractor, designer              3._________

      4.  Accessibility throughout project (Phasing if necessary)           4._________

 

 

C.  RESPONDS WELL TO QUESTIONS:                                   C.        1._________

 

 

D.  OTHER

      1.  Use of Specialized Software                                              D.        1._________

      2.  Quality of Presentation                                                                    2._________

      3.  Ability to Work with Municipal Personnel                                                3._________

 

 

                                                                                                TOTAL            __________

 

 

 

 

Excellent: 10             Good:  7                    Fair:  4                        Poor:  1