Architectural Job Captain

Ultimate Staffing Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking an experienced Architectural Job Captain to join their client's dynamic team in California. The ideal candidate will have a strong architectural background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects efficiently.

This role involves leading architectural projects from conception through to completion, ensuring all design and construction standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional architectural experience.
• NAAB-accredited architecture degree (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• Strong Revit production and coordination skills.
• Experience with Type 1B and Type III podium residential projects.
• Knowledge of California Building Codes, ADA, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Experience working with AHJs and permitting processes.
• LEED accreditation or sustainable design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through all phases from schematic design to construction administration.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate construction document sets with accuracy and code compliance.
• Mentor project staff, delegate tasks, and track milestones and budgets.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, civil, and landscape consultants.
• Apply California Building Codes, ADA standards, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Communicate with local permitting authorities and respond to plan checks.
• Review technical details and resolve design issues for constructability.
• Support on-site construction administration tasks, including RFIs and submittals.
• Foster a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch (NAAB-accredited)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Architectural Job Captain (JN -072026-427508) San Jose, California

Salary: USD125000 - USD125000 per year

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking an experienced Architectural Job Captain to join their client's dynamic team in California. The ideal candidate will have a strong architectural background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects efficiently. This role involves leading architectural projects from conception through to completion, ensuring all design and construction standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through all phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, entitlements, and construction administration.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate high‑quality construction document sets, ensuring accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with design standards.
• Manage and mentor project staff, delegating tasks and ensuring project milestones and design budgets are met.
• Oversee coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, civil, landscape, etc.) to ensure fully integrated drawing sets.
• Interpret, apply, and execute California Building Codes, ADA regulations, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Facilitate communication with local permitting authorities (AHJs) and manage responses to plan check comments.
• Review technical details, resolve complex design issues, and ensure constructability.
• Support on‑site construction administration tasks, including RFIs, submittals, and field observations.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team‑oriented work environment that supports innovation and problem‑solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional architectural experience, including experience in an architectural firm environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a NAAB‑accredited program.
• Strong, hands‑on experience using Revit for production and coordination.
• Proven experience with Type 1B and Type III podium residential projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of California Building Codes, ADA standards, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Experience working with local agencies (AHJs) and navigating the permitting process.
• Ability to lead team members, manage schedules, and maintain quality control across all project deliverables.
• LEED Accreditation or experience with sustainable design practices (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Required Work Hours

Monday through Friday, first shift.

Comprehensive benefits package available, details to be discussed during the interview process.

Salary: $125,000 per year.