Architectural Job Captain

About the role

The Architectural Job Captain serves as a key project leader, bridging design, technical documentation, project coordination, and client communication. This role combines elements of a Project Architect, Project Manager, and Designer, with a strong emphasis on construction documentation, consultant coordination, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate architectural projects across multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, affordable housing, and NYCHA developments throughout New York City and New York State.
• Produce and oversee high-quality construction documents, drawings, and specifications for renovation, rehabilitation, restoration, and preservation projects.
• Manage multiple project filings, approvals, and drawing packages across large-scale property portfolios.
• Develop architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, accessibility requirements, and client standards.
• Cook up and coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and internal project teams through all project phases.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and proactive communication.
• Conduct site visits to document existing conditions, verify field dimensions, photograph project sites, and assess project needs.
• Develop practical, cost-effective solutions to field conditions and construction challenges.
• Support design development efforts for historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects.
• Participate in construction administration, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with contractors.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior architectural staff, ensuring quality and consistency across project deliverables.
• Manage project schedules, priorities, and deadlines to support successful project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• 3+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong experience working on multifamily residential projects within New York City and/or New York State.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit for design, modeling, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of New York building codes, zoning requirements, and construction practices.
• Experience producing comprehensive construction documents and coordinating project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience conducting site surveys, documenting existing conditions, and resolving field issues.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client management skills.
• Self-motivated professional capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (RA) or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience with NYCHA, public housing, or large-scale affordable housing projects.
• Interest in historic preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration projects.
• Experience with mixed-use developments, charter schools, and commercial projects.
• Familiarity with construction administration and consultant coordination.
• Experience managing project filings through New York City agencies.
• Strong knowledge of adaptive reuse and renovation of existing urban buildings.