Architect/Job Captain | Luxury Residential

Consulting For Architects, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting For Architects, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Job Captain with 5+ years of architectural experience to join the on-site team.

The role focuses on drafting, coordinating, and producing comprehensive construction documents, CAD drawings, and 3D renderings while coordinating with design teams, consultants, and contractors. Ideal candidates bring strong detailing, code research, shop drawing review, and fieldwork experience, plus excellent communication and multitasking abilities to support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional architectural experience.
• Proficiency in SketchUp and Photoshop.
• Experience with construction documents and drawing set production.
• Ability to interpret design intent into detailed working drawings.
• Experience with shop drawing review, fieldwork, and consultant coordination.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High-end residential experience preferred.
• Must be able to work full-time, on-site in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, developing, coordinating, and organizing project drawing sets and construction documents.
• Interpret design intent into working drawings and research building codes.
• Produce CAD drawings and 3D renderings.
• Review shop drawings and perform fieldwork.
• Assist with consultant coordination and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

SketchUp

Photoshop

Documentation

Shop drawings

Coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Residential experience

5+ years experience

Education

Architectural education or equivalent

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Our client is a well-established Los Angeles architecture firm specializing in distinctive residences and renovations. Their work draws from traditional, streamlined classical, regional, and contemporary influences, combining authentic details and thoughtful proportions with the needs of modern living.

Description:

Our client is seeking a Job Captain with a minimum of 5 years of professional architectural experience to join their growing Los Angeles practice. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented architectural professional with strong technical and documentation skills.

The Job Captain will be responsible for drafting, developing, coordinating, and organizing project drawing sets and construction documents, while working closely with the design team, consultants, and contractors. Responsibilities will include interpreting design intent into working drawings, researching building codes, producing CAD drawings and 3D renderings, reviewing shop drawings and fieldwork, and assisting with consultant coordination.

High-end residential experience is strongly preferred, particularly for candidates who have a strong understanding of architectural detailing and construction documentation.

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of professional architectural experience
• Proficiency in SketchUp and Photoshop
• Experience with construction documents and drawing set production
• Ability to interpret design intent into detailed working drawings
• Experience with shop drawing review, fieldwork, and consultant coordination
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• High-end residential experience preferred
• Must be able to work full-time, on-site in Los Angeles

Education:

Architectural education or equivalent professional experience.

90-95k