Architectural Job Captain | Education

Northern Impact LLC.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Impact LLC. in Newport Beach is seeking a Job Captain (intermediate to senior) to lead construction documents across all phases. The role emphasizes organization, client interaction, and collaboration with consultants, with strong proficiency in Revit.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years' post-professional experience, knowledge of DSA regulations for educational projects, and the ability to produce precise construction documents while coordinating with the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-professional experience on architectural projects in all phases.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with educational facilities and DSA regulations preferred.
• Proficient in Revit Architecture; familiarity with AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp.
• Able to work in a collaborative team and interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Organize public bid projects from schematic design through bidding.
• Conduct code research for DSA or governing jurisdiction compliance.
• Collaborate with consultant engineers for document integrity.
• Interact with clients to incorporate needs into documents.
• Support tasks essential to project completion.
• Prepare project construction documents with precision.
• Coordinate document prep with consultants, contractors, and team.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance.
• Maintain documentation of code review and compliance.
• Coordinate with management, clients, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Construction documents

Interpreting drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit Architecture

AutoCAD

Photoshop

SketchUp

Job description

Award-Winning 50-person distinguished architectural practice is actively seeking a Job Captain (Intermediate to Senior level) to join their growing Newport Beach studio. The firm possesses expertise in programming, planning, design, and management services, primarily catering to Educational Facilities for over three decades. With offices located in Orange County, San Diego, and East Bay, this firm boasts a wealth of professional knowledge, talent, and personalized commitment to their clients. The studio prioritizes the professional development and growth of their designers, architects, and managers.

Position Description

This role, at the Job Captain level, necessitates prior experience in construction document preparation. The role of a Job Captain is pivotal in ensuring the production of top-tier project deliverables in construction documents across all phases of a project, including Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration. Join this dynamic team and make a lasting impact with the following key responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in organizing public bid projects from schematic design through bidding phases.
• Conducting thorough Code research to ensure project compliance with Division of State Architect (DSA) or other relevant governing jurisdiction requirements.
• Collaborating with consultant engineers to ensure seamless integration of documents.
• Client interaction to incorporate their needs into project documents.
• Provide invaluable support for all tasks essential to the successful project completion.
• Craft project construction documents with precision and attention to detail.
• Communicate and coordinate document preparation with consultants, contractors, and team members.
• Diligently review shop drawings, project submittals, and other materials for document compliance.
• Maintain thorough documentation of code review and compliance.
• Foster seamless communication and coordination with management, clients, consultants, and contractors, ensuring smooth daily business operations.

Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years of post professional experience in all phases of architectural projects (Open to Senior levels including 10+ Years)
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Preference for experience in educational projects and Division of the State Architect (DSA) regulations.
• Proficiency in using Revit Architecture is a must.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, or other 3D Modeling, Animation, and Rendering computer graphics programs is a valuable asset.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficient in interpreting architectural drawings.
• Preference given to candidates with extensive construction document experience.

Education Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture is required