Job Captain

Michael G. Imber Architects; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael G. Imber Architects in San Antonio, TX seeks a Job Captain to coordinate project teams, develop designs, and manage documentation for residential and commercial projects.

You will translate concepts into CAD drawings, review shop drawings, and assist in client presentations while supporting project managers and maintaining project management systems.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited school.
• 3-6+ years of experience working in Architecture.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Strong interest in historic precedents, urban planning and new urbanism, craft, and materiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the team effort to complete project documents and meet client goals.
• Translate conceptual sketches into CAD drawings, review shop drawings, and assist in client presentations.
• Assist in construction administration including site visits and design challenges.
• Maintain internal systems for project management.
• Support Project Managers to meet client expectations regarding design intent, budgets, estimates, and schedules.
• Develop the design and construction documents with the team.
• Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to cultivate strong relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Team coordination

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Job description

Michael G. Imber, Architects is a nationally renowned architectural firm based in San Antonio, Texas and Santa Barbara, California recognized for a body of work that is strong in historic sentiment, yet modern in its execution. We have built a reputation on a sensitivity to culture, landscape, material, and craft as well as a commitment to making exceptional contributions to the architectural landscape. The firm is equally known for its ranch and country houses as it is for award-winning coastal, mountain and city residences, institutional, ecclesiastical, and commercial projects around the country and around the world. Our team of bright, talented architects and designers hail from all corners of the United States. They share a passion for the culture and ethos of the firm and strive to bring innovation, artistry, and technical acuity to every project.

Role Description

As a Job Captain you will work to coordinate the team effort to complete project documents successfully. You will be required to develop designs to meet client expectations and goals, create and propose project time estimations, and act as an intermediary between the client and the subcontractors on a variety of residential and commercial buildings, including churches, mixed-use buildings, and institutional projects.

• Provides support to multiple concurrent project managers and projects
• Translate conceptual sketches into CAD drawings, review shop drawings, and assist in the development of client presentations
• Assist in construction administration including site visits and assisting in design challenges
• Maintain internal systems for project management
• Assist Project Manager to meet client expectations regarding design intent, budgets, estimates, and schedules for assigned projects
• Work with team to develop the design and construction documents
• Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and other vendors to cultivate strong relationships

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited school
• 3-6+years of experience working in Architecture
• Traditional design and freehand drawing preferred
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Proficient in SketchUp and Adobe Suite preferred
• Working knowledge of building codes, and design standards preferred
• Interest in historic precedents, urban planning and new urbanism, craft, and materiality a plus
• Excellent attention-to-detail and resourceful
• Strong organizational, communication and relationship management skills