Job Captain

HMC Architects; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent architectural firm is seeking a Job Captain to manage small projects through all phases of design and documentation. The role involves coordinating with consultants, preparing architectural documents, and supporting project management tasks. Candidates should have an architectural degree and at least five years of relevant experience, alongside advanced skills in Revit and strong communication abilities. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement in Ontario, Canada, with a salary range of $65,591 – $95,254.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in architectural production.
• Ability to manage Revit-related issues on HMC’s platform.
• Understanding of building codes for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with team members and consultants.
• Prepare complex plans, elevations, and details.
• Manage small projects including budgets and schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Revit proficiency

CAD knowledge

Education

Architectural degree from an accredited university

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

Job description

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

Job Summary

The Job Captain is responsible for managing small projects through all phases of design and documentation. This role assists in architectural problem‑solving, supports the Project Manager in preparing budgets and schedules, and monitors adherence to work plans. The Project Designer interacts with consultants and agencies and collaborates with teams on larger projects.

Position Location

The position is located in Ontario, California. This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours; requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with team members and consultants to resolve conflicts and discrepancies
• Assist in developing project marketing and interview materials
• Prepare complex plans, elevations, and details under supervisor guidance
• Organize and produce working drawings and deliverables for SD, DD, and CD phases
• Coordinate with government agencies and utility companies to obtain plan check approvals
• Assist in material and system selection and development of construction details
• Support preparation and editing of outline specifications and master specifications
• Participate in cost estimating and coordination
• Review submittals, shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and prepare instruction bulletins for changes
• Write meeting minutes, instruction bulletins, change orders, RFI responses, and professional correspondence for self‑managed projects
• Prepare documents required by governing agencies
• Assist in preparing proposals and additional service agreements
• Estimate hours for assigned tasks and complete work within agreed‑upon budget
• Manage small projects including work plans, budgets, schedules, staffing, and billing coordination
• Support design team and ensure design intent is maintained through all phases
• Provide regular project status updates to supervisor
• Collaborate with lead designer to resolve project issues and integrate design intent into documentation
• May participate in project marketing interviews
• Support supervisor in directing and managing assigned staff
• May supervise and manage one to two staff on assigned projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent proficiency is required
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in production and coordination of documents across all phases of architectural practice
• Ability to ask questions when assignments are unclear
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive relationships with team members, consultants, and agencies
• Professional verbal and written communication skills for coordination with staff, consultants, and vendors
• Ability to delegate assignments respectfully
• Ability to correspond effectively with consultants regarding Revit files and directives
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, including 3D modeling in Rhino and Enscape, and material research
• Ability to manage and resolve Revit‑related issues on HMC’s platform
• CAD knowledge including drawing setup, layers, dimensions, blocks, attributes, purge/audit/recover, backups, and viewports
• Understanding of architectural and construction industry terminology
• Knowledge of deliverables for all project phases
• Thorough understanding of applicable building codes for independent code analysis and compliance

The salary range for this position is $65,591 – $95,254. The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.