Architectural Technical Coordinator / Job Captain

About the role

MQ Architecture PLLC is seeking an Architectural Technical Coordinator / Job Captain to support an active public agency architecture contract in New York City. This is a technical, coordination-focused, and client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural documentation, coordination, and technical review for public agency and institutional projects.
• Aid with existing condition surveys, field observations, site visits, and project scoping.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate architectural drawings, sketches, reports, and technical documentation following Public Agency standards.
• Assist with construction documents, technical specifications, consultant coordination, and cost estimate support.
• Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, field conditions, punch list items, and as-built documentation as needed.
• Cook up with client representatives, consultants and contractors.
• Maintain organized project records, meeting notes, daily time records, and task documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in project meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 5-7 years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong technical background in construction documents, detailing, coordination, and existing building conditions.
• Experience with renovations, existing facilities, institutional work, public agency projects, transportation, infrastructure, aviation, rail, port, or large commercial facilities is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and coordinate between Public Agency discipline teams: architectural, structural, MEPFP, Civil.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfortable working onsite.
• Organized, reliable, discreet, and able to work with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Likely authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to complete required client onboarding and training.