Job Captain​/Project Architect

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Job Title: Project Architect/Job Captain

Location: Milwaukee, WI – Onsite (4 days per week)

Type: Direct-Hire, Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive salary ($95-105K depending on years of experience) + plus discretionary annual bonus
, Parking, Access to Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan of Choice, and 401K

Chamberlain Advisors is partnering with a nationally recognized design-build architecture firm specializing in financial institutions, retail environments, and corporate spaces to identify a Project Architect / Job Captain to support the design and execution of commercial building projects nationwide.

This role serves as a critical bridge between architectural design and construction execution, supporting projects from schematic design through construction administration. The Project Architect works closely with Lead Designers, Interior Designers, and Construction Project Managers to translate architectural concepts into coordinated construction documentation while maintaining quality, schedule, and client expectations.

This role is ideal for a technically strong architectural professional who enjoys balancing design development, production leadership, and project coordination within a collaborative design-build environment.

• Lead architectural process, supporting project from schematic design through construction administration
• Assist Lead Designers in developing conceptual and schematic architectural designs
• Translate design concepts into design development and construction documents
• Apply architectural techniques to interpret design intent during project development
• Develop preliminary building plans and documentation for client review
• Research and evaluate building materials, systems, and technical solutions
• Lead architectural coordination during the design development phase
• Assist with delegation and oversight of tasks across the architecture and engineering production team
• Coordinate closely with architects, interior designers, engineers, and external consultants
• Manage design documentation quality and ensure alignment with project schedules
• Guide production teams through design development and construction documentation phases
• Serve as a point of contact with clients during the design development process
• Participate in owner meetings to review design progress and plan development
• Attend and present at plan commission or municipal review meetings
• Provide design recommendations that align with client goals and project budgets
• Review due diligence materials, including surveys, soils reports, and environmental documentation
• Evaluate building systems and assist with material selection
• Review submittals, RFIs, and substitution requests
• Conduct construction observation through site visits or project documentation
• Coordinate with consultants and external partners to maintain documentation accuracy
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced architectural staff
• Support collaborative design and technical problem-solving across project teams
• Assist leadership in maintaining quality control across project deliverables

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field
• 3+ years of architectural experience with progressive project responsibility
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (production experience in an office environment)
• Demonstrated ability to translate architectural concepts into construction-ready documentation, interpret technical documentation such as ALTA surveys, soils reports, safety rules, and product specifications, Manage multiple projects while maintaining strong attention to detail, and communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working within commercial, retail, office, or financial institution project environments

• Architectural Registration (Licensed Architect)
• Experience with in design-build…