Job Captain

About the role

The Job Captain is responsible for providing design support primarily in project administration, design development and contract documents. This position works under general supervision of a Senior Job Captain and/or Architect or Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Creates construction documents (CDs).
• Reviews CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, mechanical, building systems, codes and ADA requirements.
• For smaller projects, oversees all CD production and review.
• Collaborates with senior technical staff and design staff to provide technical solutions for design dilemmas.
• Manages project through contract administration phase.
• Coordinates engineering consultant's work to ensure compliance with design solution and timely submission of documents.
• In unusual circumstances, assists with support for field surveys.
• Manages contract administration budget for assigned projects, ensuring adherence to set budget and promptly informing supervisors of any potential variances.
• Mentors the work of Junior and Intermediate Designers, overseeing tasks and providing feedback on work product.
• Conducts client interviews to determine technical requirements for the design.

Requirements

• Graduate of architecture or design school.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 5+ years’ work experience on corporate interior design projects.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of design principles and standards.
• Intermediate documentation and field observational skills.
• Advanced interior architecture detailing skills.
• Working knowledge of CDs and procedures.
• Working knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements.
• Working knowledge of space requirements.
• Working knowledge of contract administration and documentation.
• Intermediate MS Office Suite skills.
• Advanced Revit skills.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead junior staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise.

Pay

$80,000 - $90,000 annually, based on education, licensing and relevant industry experience.