Captain, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect, Design & Architecture

Who We Are:

CAS Architects, an FPBA Company has been a part of the Silicon Valley since our founding in 1987. We were acquired by the San Diego firm FPBA in Dec 2024. We take great pride in providing personal, quality service and have established a track record of developing and maintaining long-term client relationships. We produce creative, well-considered designs that enhance the human experience and help articulate our client’s values.

Inherent problem solvers, we are excited for design challenges and meet them with innovation and graceful solutions.

The always-evolving nature of technological change demands that we begin each project with an open-minded, creative approach to problem-solving. Open communication and full team participation sit at the heart of our core values, allowing an integrated approach that is critical to our projects’ success. We have successfully worked on many projects where there were multiple stakeholders and understand how to orchestrate a project through a complex design, construction and approval process.

We currently have an opening for a Job Captain position. While working under the general supervision of a Project Architect or Project Manager the job captain position provides support primarily in space planning/schematic design, design development, construction documents and detailing, consultant coordination, code research, permitting and construction administration activities. Responsible for planning, coordinating, overseeing production of design and construction documents and support of lead project designer.

Takes initiative to facilitate problem solving and development of solutions. Interfaces with the Specifications Coordinator and consultants on the technical aspects of construction documents.

• Participate in site/building surveys and prepare accessibility deficiencies reports.
• Review CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, mechanical, building systems, codes and ADA requirements.
• Provide project coordination and documentation required for agency approval, bidding and construction.
• Coordinate with consultants during each phase of documentation.
• Coordinates with senior staff and design staff through the project.
• Obtain data from project designer and project consultants for preliminary specification preparation.
• Review shop drawings and submittals during construction observation phase.
• Reinforce the project schedule + budget parameters led by the Project Manager.
• Develop new construction details as needed.
• Act as team resource for project related information.
• Act as a mentor for the junior and intermediate designers.

• Self-motivated
• Degree from an accredited architectural or related design program (licensure not required)
• 3-5 years of related, professional experience
• Proficient in Revit and familiarity with Auto Cad
• Demonstrated ability to organize and produce construction documents in Revit
• Fundamental knowledge of building codes and construction detailing
• Proficient in Sketch‑up, InDesign, MS Office, ENscape.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills