Captain | Education

Overview

National Award-Winning Studio & Winner of Design Firm of the Year is actively seeking a Job Captain to join their Berkeley or Sacramento office. With over 19 offices across the U.S., the award-winning architecture + design firm specializes in K-12 through college/university, healthcare, sports and corporate business sectors across the U.S. The company has won over 500 design awards and is recognized for shaping learning environments for students and the community.

It's well established culture has also led the firm being named to the list of “Best Places to Work.” For over forty years, the multidisciplinary studio has created a client base of more than two-hundred clients, a list that includes university systems, hospital system, school districts, and Fortune 500 companies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Job Captain in Higher Education directly assists the Senior Project Manager on Day-to-Day Project responsibilities. The position has the opportunity to collaborate with multiple team members across the state of California, working directly with our design and project management teams. Although the position provides support to our Northern California studios, the Job Captain will likely interface with resources firmwide and be exposed to a range of project types.

• Assist Project Architect and Project Manager in developing documents for project phases, including programming, planning, document development, and construction administration.

• Communicate and coordinate with management, clients, consultants, and contractors related to daily project operations.

• Organize and coordinate the architectural and/or engineering team to execute the work in an orderly, timely, and coordinated manner.

• Provide support for any tasks required for the successful completion of the project.

• Ability to manage client relationships and project deliveries from the initial design phase to project completion with a focus on exceptional customer service.

• Prepare BIM models and construction documents working with consultants, contractors, and team members.

• Review shop drawings, project submittals, etc., for compliance with construction documents and code review.

• Provide input on key elements of project management: scope, schedule, work plans, and budgets, and be able to communicate the technical implications of design decisions.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Must have an architectural degree from an accredited program with a goal for licensure.

• Have 3-6 years of experience in the industry. A focus on higher education project type is highly preferred.

• Ability to use Revit, CAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, and Twin Motions.

• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly.

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and oral and written communication skills.

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