Job Captain

Archinect; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Archinect is seeking a Job Captain to lead architectural production from schematic design through construction documents. You will supervise BIM implementation, coordinate with consultants, and mentor production staff to ensure accurate, timely project delivery.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in construction documentation, with strong Revit/AutoCAD skills and QA/QC focus. Expect collaboration with multiple disciplines in a fast-paced Las Vegas studio.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressively responsible architectural experience.
• Expertise in construction documentation, consultant coordination, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct architectural production from SD through CD.
• Prepare and oversee complete construction documents and schedules.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary consultants and lead meetings.
• Lead BIM as the project BIM lead and ensure standards.
• Perform code analyses, life safety reviews, and accessibility coordination.
• Support permitting, RFIs, submittals, and project closeout.
• Mentor junior staff and manage production workloads and budgets.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project production management

Mentoring

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Navisworks

BIM 360

Job description

Position Summary

The Job Captain is the technical production leader responsible for coordinating the day-to-day execution of architectural projects. Working under the direction of the Project Architect or Project Manager, this role oversees construction document production, consultant coordination, BIM implementation, quality control, and mentoring of production staff to ensure accurate, coordinated, and timely project delivery.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct architectural production from schematic design through construction documents.


• Prepare and oversee complete construction documents, including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, code analyses, and accessibility documentation.


• Coordinate architectural documents with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, interior, and specialty consultants, lead interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and resolve conflicts.


• Serve as the project BIM lead by maintaining models, enforcing BIM standards, coordinating consultant models, and supporting clash detection.


• Perform building code analysis, life safety reviews, and accessibility coordination, and assist with permitting and plan review responses.


• Develop technical solutions, resolve constructability issues, and coordinate building systems integration.


• Lead quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure document accuracy, consistency, and compliance with firm standards.


• Support construction administration through the review of RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, ASIs, site observations, punch lists, and project closeout.


• Coordinate production schedules, monitor workloads, communicate project status, and assist with budgets and resource planning.


• Mentor Architectural Associates and Designers by assigning work, reviewing drawings, providing technical guidance, and supporting staff development.


• Participate in client, consultant, and agency meetings while supporting firm initiatives, BIM standards, technical training, recruiting, and process improvements.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.

Experience

• 5–10 years of progressively responsible architectural experience, with demonstrated expertise in construction documentation, consultant coordination, and all phases of project delivery.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.


• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, Navisworks, rendering software, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management software is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

Extensive knowledge of building construction, construction documents, building systems, structural and MEP coordination, accessibility requirements, building codes, specifications, and sustainable design principles.

Competencies

• Technical leadership and project production management.


• Strong consultant coordination and problem-solving skills.


• Quality assurance, organization, and attention to detail.


• Effective communication, mentoring, and team leadership.


• Professionalism, accountability, and sound technical judgment