Job Captain

What You'll Do

• Partner with the Project Manager and help guide designers in producing and issuing accurate sets of construction documents as well as other required client deliverables
• Coordinate with landlords, MEP, and Structural consultant teams to ensure complete and timely project delivery
• Lead, mentor, and train junior Designers
• Research, review, and implement CBC & IBC codes
• Address plan check comments from local jurisdictions
• Issue construction documents for bid and permit
• Perform site surveys & punch walks
• Perform job site visits to review the progress of construction; prepare and issue field reports
• Participate in various aspects of construction administration; respond to RFIs, revise drawings based on RFIs, bulletins, and addenda, and review submittals
• Travel may be required

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or equivalent experience
• Experience with retail rollout or multi-site commercial projects, including site adaptation of prototypical designs
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam; working knowledge of SketchUp and Photoshop is a plus
• Strong understanding of building codes, especially IBC, CBC, and ADA, with the ability to apply them effectively to drawing sets
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience leading coordination efforts with clients, consultants, and team members

Nice to Have

• Experience delegating tasks to junior staff and conducting thorough QC reviews
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements in drawing production and team workflows
• Experience working within a multi-office, cross-time-zone firm structure

Benefits

• 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer, and Sick Time Off
• Professional development stipend
• LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes
• Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

About MBH Architects

• MBH Architects offers the best of both worlds: the resources of a top-tier firm with the supportive culture of a close-knit team
• With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we provide hybrid flexibility and global reach
• We believe great work happens when people feel supported and inspired

What Sets Us Apart

• A strong sense of community
• Dedication to sustainability and social impact
• A culture that celebrates creativity and connection—whether through design competitions or our legendary waffle-offs