Intermediate Designer / Job Captain

PQNK; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

Performance-based bonus

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Job summary

PQNK, Inc. is seeking an Intermediate designer / Job Captain with at least 3 years of full-time architectural office experience and a 4-year bachelor’s degree in Architecture. The ideal candidate is technically skilled, compassionate, enthusiastic, and team-oriented.

The position requires coordinating all project phases, developing design solutions, and managing CAD/Revit workflows while ensuring design intent and code compliance in collaboration with clients and consultants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of full-time architectural office experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (minimum 4 years).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or lead coordination of all project phases from schematic design through construction administration.
• Develop design solutions and prepare detailed construction drawings with accuracy and consistency.
• Oversee consultant coordination and respond to plan-check comments.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

CAD

Revit

3D modeling software

Job description

PQNK, Inc. is seeking a Intermediate designer /Job Captain with a minimum of 3years of full-time office experience and at least a 4-year bachelor’s degree in Architecture. The ideal candidate is not only technically skilled but also compassionate, enthusiastic, and team-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and integrity.

Since 2006, PQNK has been a full-service architectural firm where a collaborative team proactively creates meaningful architecture through a rigorous methodology. Our diverse portfolio includes multifamily housing, healthcare facilities, cultural venues, industrial projects, retail/food & beverage spaces, and public-sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or lead coordination of all phases of a project, from schematic design through construction administration.
• Develop design solutions, prepare detailed construction drawings, and ensure accuracy and consistency across project deliverables.
• Oversee consultant coordination and manage responses to plan check comments.
• Maintain drawing standards, digital file organization, and ensure CAD/Revit models meet firm protocols.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members to resolve issues and maintain project schedules.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support field coordination to ensure design intent is executed.
• Research applicable building codes and ensure design compliance with accessibility, life safety, and zoning requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of full-time architectural office experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (minimum 4 years)
• Legal working status in the U.S.
• Proficiency in CAD; Revit and 3D modeling software experience preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
• Performance-based bonus
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

To learn more about the company, visit our website at www.pqnk.com.