Architect Captain

Position: Architect Job Captain
Job Title:

Architect Job Captain

Job Description

The Architect Job Captain leads the production and coordination of architectural projects from design development through construction documents and construction administration. This role develops the design, produces complete and coordinated construction document sets, and serves as the central coordination hub between internal teams, consultants, and, when appropriate, the client. The Architect Job Captain helps keep projects on schedule, supports project management activities, and contributes to a collaborative, high-performance studio environment within an employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities

+ Develop architectural designs in alignment with project goals, client expectations, and applicable codes and standards.

+ Produce complete, coordinated construction document (CD) sets, including plans, sections, elevations, and detailed drawings.

+ Coordinate consultant efforts across disciplines, ensuring that structural, MEP, and other consultant drawings align with the architectural documents.

+ Manage and coordinate the project from start to finish, supporting design development, construction documents, and construction administration phases.

+ Coordinate and track RFIs (Requests for Information), submittal reviews, drawing revisions, and supplemental construction phase documents.

+ Ensure timely and accurate updates to construction documents based on RFIs, submittals, and field conditions.

+ Facilitate effective communication within the project team to support seamless execution and problem-solving.

+ Help maintain and drive the project schedule, proactively identifying and addressing coordination or documentation issues.

+ Act as the primary production lead for assigned projects, overseeing the quality and consistency of all project drawings and documents.

+ Serve as the central coordination hub for the project, organizing information flow among internal team members, consultants, and, when appropriate, the client.

+ Engage with the client on project status and coordination matters as directed and commensurate with experience and capabilities.

+ Support or act in the capacity of a Project Manager when appropriate, including aspects of project administration and coordination.

+ Oversee and mentor junior designers, interns, and production staff, providing guidance on technical details, standards, and best practices.

+ Utilize Revit and AutoCAD at a high level to produce, coordinate, and manage project documentation.

+ Use Microsoft Excel and other tools to support project administration, tracking, and coordination tasks.

+ Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and Project Architect, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and resource needs.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Architecture.

+ 7+ years of experience as an Architectural Job Captain or in a closely related architectural production and coordination role.

+ Highly proficient in Revit, including Revit Architecture, for production and coordination of construction documents.

+ Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and documentation.

+ Demonstrated experience producing complete, coordinated construction document sets (plans, sections, details, and related drawings).

+ Proven experience managing and coordinating architectural projects from start to finish.

+ Hands-on experience with construction administration, including RFIs, submittal review, and field-related documentation.

+ Strong architectural design skills with the ability to translate design intent into detailed construction documents.

+ Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced project environments.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel to support project administration and tracking.

+ Ability to ensure effective team communication and collaboration to keep projects on schedule.

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Experience with commercial project types such as office, industrial, retail, and healthcare.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Licensure as an architect or active pursuit of architectural licensure (nice to have).

+ Experience working on commercial projects aligned with portfolios that include office, industrial, retail, and healthcare…