Job Captain

Paragon Architecture; Arkansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Paragon Architecture is seeking a Job Captain with 5+ years of architectural experience to coordinate design and documentation across project teams. You will move between design, coordination, and leadership tasks to keep projects on schedule and ensure quality outcomes.

You will work closely with Project Managers to translate plans into daily actions, guiding Project Coordinators, and maintaining momentum through all design phases. Licensure is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required; licensure not required.
• 5+ years of experience in architectural design/coordination.
• Proficient with Revit Architecture.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to guide project teams and ensure milestones are met.
• Experience coordinating architectural documents with MEP, structural, civil, and other consultants.
• Understanding of the architectural process from design through construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team efforts to maintain project momentum and align milestones.
• Translate project plans into day-to-day actions with Project Managers and project teams.
• Stay hands-on in design and documentation while guiding Project Coordinators and Project Administrators.
• Communicate effectively with team members and external consultants, anticipating issues and elevating decisions when needed.
• Balance hands-on architectural work with keeping the team aligned and accountable.

Skills

Creative design ability

Detail-oriented

Coordinate project team

Task organization

Communication skills

Issue anticipation and elevation

Independent problem-solving

Revit Architecture

Manage multiple priorities

Construction documents knowledge

Coordination with MEP/structural/civil

Architectural process knowledge

Graphic and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit Architecture

Job description

A Job Captain position is a good fit for an experienced architectural designer who likes making sure all the pieces of a project actually come together. To succeed as a Job Captain at Paragon Architecture, you’ll need to be comfortable moving between design, documentation, coordination, and team leadership—sometimes all in the same day. You’ll help create the internal rhythm of the project, making sure deadlines are visible, information is moving, consultants are coordinated, and the team knows what needs to happen next.

Think of yourself as the person keeping the project engine running. You’ll work closely with the Project Manager to translate the bigger project plan into day-to-day action, anticipating issues before they become problems and knowing when something needs to be elevated for a decision. You’ll remain hands‑on in design and documentation while helping guide Project Coordinators and Project Administrators through the work. Quality project execution relies on teamwork, accountability, communication, creativity, and organization at every phase and in every detail. If you enjoy keeping an eye on the big picture while bringing order to all the moving parts, we’d like to hear from you.

Applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture or relevant equivalent.

WHO WE ARE

Paragon Architecture is an architecture and interior design firm built on the foundation of FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNITY, INTEGRITY, and SERVICE. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities on and off the clock. With 16+ years since Paragon got our start, we’ve built a reputation for having a service inclination, generating repeat clients, delivering effective design solutions, and cultivating one of the best companies and teams to work for in the region.

HOW WE WORK

We value the premise that each project is unique and driven by client goals, design opportunities, and unique challenges. Design teams work in a lively and interactive environment with access to modern technology and software programs. Creative design solutions start and end with the project teams, and you aren’t just asked to carry out the vision of a principal who is looming over your shoulder – that sounds awful. We rely on design charettes in our process to promote participation at all levels of the firm while bringing multiple ideas and perspectives to the table.

WHERE WE CALL HOME

We have offices in Springfield, Joplin, Kansas City, and St. Louis, Missouri, and Fayetteville, Arkansas, with our headquarters in downtown Springfield, MO. Our offices are purposely not in the suburban office park, but in the vibrant walkable downtown environments – we believe it’s another place where we can impact our communities for the better. Paragon Architecture has continued to grow since its inception in 2010, and our reach continues to increase year after year. Our four locations afford us the opportunity to provide architectural services to an array of clients throughout the entire state of Missouri, as well as Northwest Arkansas and other neighboring states.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

Paragon Architecture places emphasis on professional growth and supports learning through continuing education opportunities. Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits are offered for eligible full‑time employees as well as a 401k plan, paid holidays, and a generous PTO policy. We can also relate to needing some time to reset (after the holidays, especially), so our offices are closed from Christmas to New Year’s Day. Paragon has a distinctive sabbatical program, as well as health and wellness challenges and incentives that are unique to Paragon. Informal learning opportunities are combined with social time at weekly virtual gatherings, monthly celebrations, and seasonal events that provide time for folks to get to know each other better outside of their work on projects.

ABOUT THE PROJECT COORDINATOR POSITION:

Paragon Architecture is looking for an architectural professional with 5+ years of experience to work alongside Project Managers and project teams through all phases of design and construction. Job Captains play a key role in the day‑to‑day execution of projects, coordinating team efforts, maintaining project momentum, and helping ensure design and documentation progress toward established milestones. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive problem‑solver who can anticipate what comes next, communicate effectively with team members and consultants, and balance hands‑on architectural work with responsibility for keeping the team aligned. This full‑time position requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture; licensure is not required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong creative and design ability
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized
• Ability to coordinate and help guide a project team
• Ability to organize project tasks, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and external consultants
• Ability to anticipate project needs, identify potential issues, and elevate decisions appropriately
• Ability to problem‑solve independently while recognizing when Project Manager input is needed
• Proficient with Revit Architecture
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain progress toward project milestones
• Strong knowledge of construction documents and architectural detailing
• Experience coordinating architectural documents with MEP, structural, civil, and other consultants
• Understanding of the architectural process from design through construction administration
• Graphic and presentation skills

Paragon Architecture is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.