Architect | Job Captain

Northern Impact; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Impactful Projects

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Architect or Job Captain to join their innovative design firm in San Jose. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful healthcare and corporate projects, allowing you to engage in all phases of design and construction documentation. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, contributing to high-quality design documents while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference through design and eager for professional growth, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on small- to large-scale projects.
• Licensed architect in California preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts into high-quality documents.
• Collaborate with consultants to ensure project deliverables are coordinated.
• Review project documents for compliance with building codes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Technical Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Graphic Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about creating impactful designs that make a lasting difference? We're seeking a talented Architect or Job Captain to join a national multi-disciplinary design firm in their San Jose studio. The firm is renowned for its innovative approach to design, focusing not just on what they create, but why it matters.

The firm has 12 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community, corporate, education, and government projects.

Company Culture:

• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a leading architectural firm known for its innovative designs and collaborative environment.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Impactful Projects: Engage in meaningful healthcare projects that positively impact the Northern California region.

Job Overview:

As a key member of their collaborative project teams, you'll work on all phases of design and construction documentation for clients in the public and corporate sectors. This position requires excellent communication, time management, and technical skills, as you'll work closely with a Project Manager or Principal and a team of consultants to develop design concepts into high-quality documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of project design philosophies and contribute significantly to building performance strategies, effectively communicating these to team members.
• Provide technical design input and support for the entire design concept, leading detailed design development and project coordination efforts.
• Seek creative solutions to assigned tasks and develop supporting research and documentation.
• Collaborate with consultants to ensure project deliverables are coordinated and integrated, supporting the design concept and performance goals.
• Contribute to preparing design documents and lead the development of construction documents across all project phases.
• Advance the production of schematic, design development, and construction document drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with project scope, schedule, cost, and design intent.
• Review project documents for compliance with building codes and zoning ordinances.
• Stay updated on evolving building technologies and systems.
• Perform construction administration duties and maintain client, consultant, and contractor relationships throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture; Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed architect in California preferred.
• 5+ years of experience on small- to large-scale projects.
• Experience with TI and core and shell projects.
• Strong graphic skills.
• Proficiency in Revit required; knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other industry software is beneficial.
• Ability to travel to job sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in creative workplace and technical lab projects.
• LEED accreditation.

This studio offers a collaborative environment where diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. Their team is dedicated to making a positive impact through design, and we're looking for someone who shares this passion. If you're eager to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you!