Architectural Job Captain

Adam Mayer Architect Corp.; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Adam Mayer Architect Corp. seeks an experienced Architectural Job Captain to produce residential construction documents for building permit submissions. This is a remote, part-time opportunity with potential for an ongoing relationship.

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD skills, extensive residential construction experience, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience producing architectural construction documents, preferably for California residential projects.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD is required. All drafting must be performed directly in AutoCAD using DWG files.
• Experience independently producing complete residential permit drawing sets.
• Strong understanding of wood-frame construction, architectural detailing, and building systems.
• Familiarity with California residential building codes and permitting requirements.
• Excellent drafting standards, including lineweights, dimensioning, annotations, and sheet organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete architectural construction-document packages from established AutoCAD floor plans, roof plans, and elevations.
• Prepare building sections, wall sections, construction details, door and window schedules, general notes, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural engineering documents and identify potential conflicts.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across drawing sheets, including dimensions, annotations, details, and schedules.
• Work within established office CAD standards, templates, and drawing conventions.
• Apply knowledge of California residential building codes and conventional wood-frame construction.
• Identify technical or design issues requiring clarification and communicate effectively with the architect.

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

LOCATION REQUIREMENT: This is a fully remote position open only to candidates currently residing and working in the United States. Applications from outside the United States will not be considered.

Adam Mayer Architect is an award-winning architecture and interior design studio based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in custom residences, high-end remodels, additions, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

We are seeking an experienced Architectural Job Captain to assist with the production of residential construction documents for building permit submissions. This is a remote, part-time opportunity with the potential for an ongoing working relationship.

Our projects are developed in-house through schematic design and design development. We are looking for a technically proficient professional who can take established architectural designs and independently develop complete, coordinated construction-document packages.

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD skills, extensive residential construction experience, excellent drafting standards, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete architectural construction-document packages from established AutoCAD floor plans, roof plans, and elevations.

• Prepare building sections, wall sections, construction details, door and window schedules, general notes, and other required documentation.

• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural engineering documents and identify potential conflicts.

• Maintain consistency and accuracy across drawing sheets, including dimensions, annotations, details, and schedules.

• Work within established office CAD standards, templates, and drawing conventions.

• Apply knowledge of California residential building codes and conventional wood-frame construction.

• Identify technical or design issues requiring clarification and communicate effectively with the architect.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience producing architectural construction documents, preferably for California residential projects.

• Advanced proficiency in native AutoCAD is required. All drafting and documentation must be performed directly in AutoCAD using DWG files.

• Demonstrated experience independently producing complete residential permit drawing sets.

• Strong understanding of wood-frame construction, architectural detailing, and building systems.

• Familiarity with California residential building codes and permitting requirements.

• Excellent graphic and technical drafting standards, including lineweights, dimensioning, annotations, and sheet organization.

• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Previous experience as a Job Captain or Senior Architectural Drafter at a residential architecture firm is highly desirable.

Working Relationship

The architect will provide developed design drawings, including floor plans, roof plans, and elevations, along with established CAD standards and templates.

The Job Captain will be responsible for developing the architectural construction documents, including sections, details, schedules, and drawing coordination.

The architect will retain responsibility for design direction, final review, professional stamping, permit submissions, and plan-check responses.

We are interested in establishing a long‑term relationship with an experienced professional who can become a reliable extension of our practice as our project workload grows.