Architecture - Project Captain

About the role

The Project Captain plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of architectural projects. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager, the Project Captain focuses on specific aspects of a project, ensuring technical accuracy, coordination with consultants, adherence to codes and regulations, and overall project quality. This role supports the Project Manager in maintaining schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Produce contract documents, including construction drawings and specifications, in compliance with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and client standards.
• Prepare and review detailed drawings, layouts, and documentation to ensure accuracy, constructability, and completeness.
• Check and coordinate shop drawings submitted by consultants or contractors.
• Review and ensure consistency across architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and other design disciplines.
• Collaborate with engineering consultants and other external design professionals to ensure design integration and code compliance.
• Carefully coordinate with internal design teams to maintain project alignment with client goals and project requirements.
• Support the Project Manager in planning and prioritizing tasks to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Conduct site visits as needed to observe construction progress, verify compliance with design intent, and address technical issues.
• Aid in responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and field questions.
• Collaborate with contractors and consultants to resolve design and construction challenges.
• Assist the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with project organization, scheduling, and documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Support quality control efforts and maintain documentation for project records.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and approval processes. Solid understanding of building systems and site requirements, including Structural, MEP, Civil, and Geo-Technical considerations. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing assigned responsibilities. Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams, consultants, and construction personnel. Maintains a positive, professional, and engaging attitude when interacting with both internally and externally. Proficiency with current versions of Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• A minimum 4 years of combined experience in fast casual restaurant and commercial retail/mixed-use projects.
• Licensure in architecture is preferred.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and approval processes.
• Solid understanding of building systems and site requirements, including Structural, MEP, Civil, and Geo-Technical considerations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing assigned responsibilities.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams, consultants, and construction personnel.
• Maintains a positive, professional, and engaging attitude when interacting with both internally and externally.
• Proficiency with current versions of Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Support includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with a generous Firm contribution to health savings accounts. Other programs emphasize the holistic health of our employees, such as voluntary short- and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits, monthly wellness reimbursements, telehealth benefits, mental health counseling, employee assistance programs, Medicare transition services, and financial wellness benefits. Professional Development Opportunities include tuition reimbursement, mentorship opportunities, and benefits such as paid membership to a professional organization and opportunities for selection into our Next Generation Leadership Training or Associates and Directors Program. Ownership and Prosperity is supported through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where employees benefit from shared company prosperity. Work-Life Integration is ensured through flexible work schedules, paid time off, paid holidays, half-day Fridays, and paid parental leave. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, partnership status, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pay Transparency is provided in the job posting. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, education, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and or benefits in accordance with applicable plans and policies. Payroll is bi-weekly, consisting of 26 pay periods annually, and is issued in arrears. Direct deposit is available. At-Will Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, reference check, and or drug screening, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair chance and ban-the-box requirements. Safety & Compliance requires employees to comply with all Company and client on-site safety policies and procedures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when working on construction or project sites. Work Authorization is required for employment. GF participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility in accordance with federal law. Harassment-Free Workplace is committed to maintaining a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and inappropriate conduct. All employees are expected to uphold these standards and will attend annual harassment prevention training.