Hybrid Job Captain: Lead Architect for Complex Projects

hmcarchitects; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership after 1 year

Wellness programs

Mentorship & training

Equity & 401k

Job summary

HMC Architects in Los Angeles, CA is hiring a Job Captain to lead architectural production across design and documentation. You will coordinate consultants, prepare complete drawing sets, and support the Project Manager in schedules and budgets.

The role emphasizes technical strength, organization, and leadership, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring three days in-office and two remote days, and opportunities to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architectural production and document coordination across all phases.
• Proficiency in Revit on an enterprise platform, including file setup, modeling, coordination and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project documentation with internal team members and external consultants.
• Prepare and organize complete drawing sets for SD, DD, and CD phases.
• Develop complex plans, elevations, sections, and details under supervision.
• Coordinate with governing agencies and utility companies to support plan check approvals.
• Assist with material and system selection, construction detailing, and specifications.
• Participate in cost estimating and value coordination efforts.
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and change documentation.
• Write meeting minutes, instruction bulletins, change orders, and professional correspondence.
• Assist with proposals, marketing materials, and interview efforts.
• Manage small projects including schedules, staffing, budgets, and billing coordination.
• Track hours for assigned tasks and perform work within established budget parameters.
• Support and help direct assigned staff; may supervise 1-2 team members on projects.

Skills

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

CAD software

Communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

HMC Architects in Los Angeles, CA is hiring a Job Captain to lead architectural production across design and documentation. You will coordinate consultants, prepare complete drawing sets, and support the Project Manager in schedules and budgets.

The role emphasizes technical strength, organization, and leadership, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring three days in-office and two remote days, and opportunities to mentor junior staff.