Architectural Job Captain

About the role

This fully remote Job Captain / Project Architect role focuses on the planning, design, documentation, and construction administration of complex projects in technology, advanced manufacturing, laboratory, and mission-critical sectors, including data centers and high-tech facilities. You will play a key role in client engagement, project delivery, consultant coordination, and Revit-based production while working in a highly collaborative, design-focused environment. The position is ideal for a self-starter who takes ownership of their work, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast-paced setting with limited supervision.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR. The role is fully remote, though local talent in the Portland area is highly preferred; other PNW or West Coast talent may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate architectural designs from initial concept through construction completion.
• Produce, manage, and maintain high-quality construction documents using Revit for complex building projects.
• Coordinate closely with engineering consultants and specialty disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, building officials, and other project stakeholders to support project goals.
• Participate in client meetings and project presentations, clearly communicating design intent and technical information.
• Perform construction administration activities, including site visits and field observations, to verify design implementation.
• Review and respond to submittals, RFIs, and change orders, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Ensure project quality, technical rigor, and compliance with applicable building codes and permitting requirements.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines and delivery milestones.
• Contribute to project planning and scheduling, helping to drive overall delivery success and team coordination.
• Collaborate within active Revit models, contributing to design development, detailing, and documentation in real time.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members as needed, sharing expertise in Revit, construction documentation, and high-tech facilities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of architectural experience supporting complex building projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, with the ability to immediately contribute within active Revit models.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, detailing, and the full design-to-construction process.
• Solid knowledge of building codes and permitting requirements relevant to technology and mission-critical facilities.
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams across architecture and engineering disciplines.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following: mission-critical facilities, data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, technology buildings, or laboratory facilities.
• Demonstrated client-facing experience, including participation in meetings and presentations.
• Self-directed and accountable work style, able to manage priorities with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, collaborating with distributed teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Architecture degree from an accredited university is strongly preferred.
• Registered Architect (RA) credential is preferred, or active pursuit of architectural licensure.
• Experience with large-scale technology or data center developments is highly desirable, but other industrial, manufacturing, and/or hospital projects will suffice.
• Construction administration experience, including site visits, field observations, and review of RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Experience working with global technology clients and complex, high-tech project requirements.
• Leadership and mentoring experience within architectural or project teams.
• Background in architectural design for advanced manufacturing, laboratory, and mission-critical environments.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, design-focused setting with high expectations for technical quality and delivery.

Work Environment

This role is fully work-from-home, offering a remote environment where you collaborate with a smaller, design-focused architecture firm on data center and high-tech facility projects. You will work primarily within Revit and other standard design and documentation tools, engaging with multidisciplinary teams and clients through virtual meetings and digital collaboration platforms. The position supports large-scale technology and mission-critical developments, requiring focus, self-management, and clear communication in a virtual setting.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)