Architectural Designer - Job Captain / PM

Ensis Corp; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Ongoing education and licensure support

Retirement plan options

Job summary

A reputable national architecture firm is seeking a Senior Job Captain / Junior Project Manager to join their Multifamily and Single-Family design team. This role is crucial in early design phases, supporting projects from site planning through schematic design, with increasing exposure to project management responsibilities. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, and skills in Revit and AutoCAD. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, and the position is fully onsite in California.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Job Captain or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, and construction methods.
• Experience in Multifamily & Single-Family Projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and design teams with schedules and budgets.
• Translate conceptual designs into schematic drawing sets.
• Coordinate consultants and manage entitlement submittals.
• Research zoning and building codes.
• Oversee drafting efforts to ensure document quality.
• Assist with construction administration.
• Mentor junior staff and support team development.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Our client, a well-established national architecture firm, is seeking a Senior Job Captain / Junior Project Manager to join their Multifamily and Single-Family design team. This role plays a key part in early design phases, supporting projects from site planning and entitlements through schematic design, with increasing exposure to project management responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Design Job Captain ready to step into a broader leadership role of a Jr. Project Manager

NOTE

• Fully Onsite in Central Orange County
• Hybrid or Remote work is not available
• 5+ years of professional experience required — no recent graduates
• Visa sponsorship is not available

WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT’S TEAM

• Large, award-winning firm with national project reach
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance
• Company-paid basic life and long-term disability
• Most medical plans fully paid for employee-only coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Ongoing education and licensure support
• Retirement plan, HSA, and FSA options

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Project Managers and design teams with schedules, budgets, and coordination
• Translate conceptual designs into schematic and entitlement-level drawing sets
• Coordinate consultants and manage entitlement submittals
• Research zoning and building codes; prepare development standard matrices
• Oversee drafting efforts and ensure document quality and accuracy
• Assist with construction administration, including submittals and site meetings
• Mentor junior staff and support team development

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in Multifamily & Single-Family Projects preferred
• 5+ years of experience as a Job Captain or similar role
• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, and construction methods
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Licensure preferred or actively in progress