Experienced Architectural Captain

Design Draw Build (DDB) Inc is seeking a resourceful, and ambitious architect to join our team. Our team of architects, builders, forward thinkers and fabricators thrive on the process of collaboration on design, craft, art, design-continuity through the entire process of concept development through building completion. Design Draw Build, Inc. is a growing Oakland based architect-led design-build firm. We traverse multiple typologies and scales, ranging from high-end single family to multi-family, commercial, adaptive reuse, education and affordable housing.

We pride our work by continuing to push the design boundaries using forward inventive thinking, sustainability, and future proofing, while integrating the client’s needs and navigating planning/zoning constraints.

Currently, DDB Architects and Builders are designing projects in the Bay Area, East Bay and the Peninsula, Sacramento & Tahoe areas. Our team thrives on the diverse creative challenges in both our urban and rural engagements. We offer competitive salaries, benefits and opportunities for professional development.

The Job Captain is a core member of the studio and design team. The Job Captain is an individual who listens and contributes to a creative design dialogue, and who likes to experiment with new ideas and materials. You will participate in technical project development from early design phases through construction administration, working closely with the Project Manager delegating tasks to junior staff and coordinating with Consultants.

Successful candidates in this role will be able to take direction, work independently, and provide structured guidance to our ambitious junior staff. The Job Captain is a team player and who takes responsibility for project delivery. Curiosity, resourcefulness & self-motivation are essential. The ideal candidate is a Job Captain who wants to become a Project Manager. In this position, the Job Captain reports directly to the Principal in the Architecture studio with support from Project Managers.

• Management of complete architectural projects, including document control, client interaction, and construction administration.

• Assist Project Manager in planning and managing project budgets, schedules and tasking assignments. Help oversee the day to day progress of designers and junior staff.

• Monitor project progress, ensure project deliverables are submitted on time to the client, and timeline is met within allocated hours.

• Forward thinking, proactively identifying and resolving technical design details

• Interface and coordinating with consultants throughout the project (Structural, T24, MEP, Surveyor, Civil, Geotech)

• Coordinating drawings and specifications, plan check comments w/ Consultants

• Develop complete sets of planning and construction documents in accordance with municipal and building codes.

• Conduct research on feasibility and code reviews for architectural and construction projects.

• Facilitation of permits working with local jurisdictions and municipalities

• Development of project presentation materials or design packages with the support of design staff, including finished project renderings and diagrams.

• Coordination with Construction Managers and builders to facilitate construction administration during the build process.

• Work with interior designer on projects as needed

• Prepare mood boards, use of space, color schemes, materials, fixtures

• Prepare takeoffs, specifications, selections and sourcing

• Interior elevations

• Attending the weekly Design Studio Meeting on Monday mornings;

• Arrive prepared to discuss project progress to date, and the week's goals and deliverables

• Preparing architectural drawings using Revit
  , AutoCAD, and Sketchup.

• Must be proficient in Revit

• Seek peer review and redline from Studio members, provide editing and revisions for studio team members

• Working with our primary renderer, to develop project imagery and ensure that it meets client’s expectations.

• Revising architectural plans as marked and thoroughly communicate to team members that are affected by any changes

• B’Arch required or higher in Architecture from an accredited program

• 3-…