Job Captain

Poutrix; Calgary; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Job Captain to join their Calgary office. This role involves preparing working drawings and technical content with a focus on excellence and design intent. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in AutoCAD, with Revit experience being advantageous. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with project managers and consultants to ensure seamless project execution. This innovative firm promotes professional growth and offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance work and personal life. If you are a creative thinker with a passion for architecture, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architectural design and detailing.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare working drawings using AutoCAD or Revit for various projects.
• Coordinate project aspects with consultants and production team.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Architectural Drawing Packages

Communication Skills

Time Management

Project Coordination

Critical Thinking

Education

Diploma in Architectural Technology

University Degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM

Construction Codes Knowledge

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis Calgary office is searching for a Job Captain to join its growing Government and Civic Practice Group. You will be a part of the team that will support with design development, working drawings and detailing. The successful candidate will offer a robust portfolio of details and construction documents showing an array of projects and a holistic understanding of the design process. As the successful candidate, you will be an out-of-the-box thinker with a talent for developing creative detailing solutions. We are committed to being a great place to work that fosters the professional growth of every individual through a relaxed, collaborative, and dynamic work environment. The successful candidate can work hybrid or a work-from-home office environment, but must be located within one hour from Calgary.

Role accountabilities:

• Prepare working drawings with BIM (Revit) or AutoCAD for projects.
• Responsible for the creation of technical content including details to the highest standard of excellence while ensuring the design intent is consistently maintained throughout the project.
• You will work closely with the Project Manager and coordinate with other staff members as well as coordinating all aspects of the project with the Mechanical, Electrical and Structural and other consultants.
• Responsible for coordinating and communication within the production team.
• Assist with resolving difficult operating tasks or drawing production problems.
• Keeping up to date on codes, construction practices, products, and technology.
• Work with Contract Administration Department in processing project Shop Drawings and administrative paperwork.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Architectural Technology or a University Degree in Architecture or current OAA member.
• Minimum 5+ years of related experience.
• MUST have hands-on experience with AutoCAD; Revit experience is an asset.
• MUST have high proficiency in developing architectural drawing packages and knowledgeable with detailing is expected.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst simultaneously able to complete work and meet deadlines effectively.
• Site experience is an asset but not a necessity.
• Strong leadership and relationship building skills.
• Strong project coordination experience and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A great roll-up-your-sleeves attitude where no task is too big nor too small, great critical thinking skills with an ability to think outside the box and work with minimal supervision.
• All applicants MUST submit a portfolio with their resume; include examples of your hands-on experience with developing working drawings and detailed drawings.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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