Architecture Job Captain - Oakland

Lowney Arch; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Recognition as a Best Place to Work

Focus on meaningful community projects

Job summary

Lowney Architecture is looking for a Job Captain to join their design-driven team in Oakland, California. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in multi-family or commercial projects and a degree from an accredited architectural program. This role focuses on project documentation, consultant coordination, and support throughout construction.

With a design-driven culture and a reputation as one of the Best Places to Work, Lowney offers meaningful work in housing and community-focused projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on multi-family, commercial, and/or industrial projects.
• Strong proficiency in Revit.
• Solid knowledge of building codes and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design development and construction documents.
• Coordinate consultant teams and integrate multi-disciplinary work.
• Support construction administration, including RFIs and submittals.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Knowledge of building codes

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree from an accredited architectural program

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.