Job Captain

Ascend Architecture; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Architecture has a position available for a Job Captain with 3-8 years of progressive work experience. The role centers on leading portions of design and documentation under the Project Architect's guidance.

The firm values collaboration, mentorship, and continual learning as it works on housing, life-science, and civic projects in the Bay Area. Proficiency in Revit/Bluebeam is expected; SketchUp/Rhino are a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a team member on suitable projects.
• Experience being in charge of distinct portions of projects.
• Strong organization and communication skills. Be a great team player.
• Commitment to high-quality work and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam required; SketchUp and/or Rhino preferred.
• Understanding of building materials, details, and construction techniques.
• Residing within the Bay Area preferred.
• Professional degree in Architecture / LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Production and coordination of drawing sets during all phases of design, under the direction of the Project Architect.
• Oversee select portions of the project. Take initiative and show good judgment
• Collaborate at team level, communicating effectively on design solutions and documentation
• Apply firm standards and conduct reviews of own work
• Manage time and workload to meet project deadlines with periodic input from project leaders.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

Ascend Architecture has a position available for a Job Captain with 3-8 years of progressive work experience.

About Ascend Architecture:

Ascend Architecture is a recently established, dynamic firm founded by two principals, each with 30+ years of experience delivering award-winning projects across workplace, life-science, educational, civic, arts, and housing sectors. Our current projects include housing—ranging from affordable communities to high-end condominiums and residences—as well as industrial, masterplanning, and mixed-use developments.

We create context-responsive architecture that grows organically from its site, surroundings, and client vision. Collaboration, mentorship, and continual learning are at the core of our team culture, supported by modern tools, evolving design processes, and efficient project management.

Position Title: Project Architect

Job Captain is in charge of distinct portions of the project under periodic supervision and mentorshipof the project leadership. This opening represents an excellent opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team while working on inspiring architectural projects

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Production and coordination of drawing sets during all phases of design, under the direction of the Project Architect


• Oversee select portions of the project. Take initiative and show good judgment


• Collaborate at team level, communicating effectively on design solutions and documentation


• Apply firm standards and conduct reviews of own work


• Manage time and workload to meet project deadlines with periodic input from project leaders.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a team member on suitable projects in terms of type and size


• Experience being in charge of distinct portions of projects


• Strong organization and communication skills. Be a great team player


• Commitment to high-quality work and attention to detail


• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam required, Sketchup and/or Rhino preferred


• A well-developed design sense and good graphical skills


• Understanding of building materials, details, and construction techniques


• Residing within the Bay Area preferred


• Professional degree in Architecture / LEED accreditation preferred