Architecture Job Captain - Oakland

Lowney Architecture; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Best Place to Work

Housing projects

Job summary

Lowney Architecture in Los Angeles is seeking a Job Captain to own project documentation, coordinate consultants, and support projects from entitlement through construction. This role appeals to a technically strong architectural professional who thrives in a design-driven environment.

You will prepare design development and construction documents, coordinate multi-disciplinary work, assist with construction administration, redline drawings and mentor junior staff while upholding firm standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on multi-family, commercial, and/or industrial projects
• Degree from an accredited architectural program
• Strong Revit proficiency
• Solid knowledge of building codes, detailing, and construction methods
• Organized, self-driven, and collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Prepare design development and construction documents
• Coordinate consultant teams and integrate multi-disciplinary work
• Support construction administration (RFIs, submittals, field coordination)
• Redline drawings and delegate work to junior staff
• Maintain high-quality documentation and firm standards

Skills

Coordination

Documentation ownership

Construction administration

Collaboration

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

Revit

Job description

Lowney Architecture is seeking a Job Captain to join our collaborative, design-driven Los Angeles team. This role is ideal for a technically strong architectural professional who enjoys owning project documentation, coordinating consultants, and supporting projects from entitlement through construction.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare design development and construction documents

• Coordinate consultant teams and integrate multi-disciplinary work

• Support construction administration (RFIs, submittals, field coordination)

• Redline drawings and delegate work to junior staff

• Maintain high-quality documentation and firm standards

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience working on multi-family, commercial, and/or industrial projects

• Degree from an accredited architectural program

• Strong Revit proficiency

• Solid knowledge of building codes, detailing, and construction methods

• Organized, self-driven, and collaborative mindset

Why Lowney

• Design-driven culture with real mentorship

• Awarded Best Place to Work (SF Business Times & Pacific Business News)

• Meaningful work, especially in housing and community-focused projects

Lowney Architecture is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.