Job Captain / Architectural Designer III

Blackstone Talent Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Matching Percentage

Flex PTO

Job summary

Blackstone Talent Group seeks a Job Captain (Architectural Designer III) to lead production of complex design documents for major projects in California. Under a Project Architect, you’ll advance from programming to construction documents and may mentor junior designers. Strong REVIT/AutoCAD skills and 4+ years of experience are required.

The role supports hybrid work in Oakland with on-site collaboration three days per week, plus design team coordination and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture required or similar.
• Licensed or pursuing licensure preferred.
• LEED accreditation is a plus.
• 4+ years of architectural experience.
• Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and organize design ideas to produce drawings, schedules, details, and notes.
• Coordinate drawings, supervise junior designers and ensure cohesive project sets.
• Collaborate with multi‑discipline teams to integrate information into project documents.
• Use CAD/REVIT to prepare construction documents and perform quality checks.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Licensed or pursuing licensure

LEED accreditation preferred

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a recognized leader providing design and project management services for transit, aviation, and civic clients. The firm primarily focuses on projects in California with offices in San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles.

Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid Remote)/Onsite 3 days a week

Type: Full time (Permanent)

The Job Captain (Architectural Designer III) prepares and leads production of complex design documents for significant aspects of a given project. The individual is responsible for selecting, evaluating, and executing procedures and techniques used on projects. Under the supervision of a Project Architect, the Job Captain will take the project from programming and schematic design to a final set of construction documents and may manage junior designers on the team and guide their professional development within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and organize project design ideas based on preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets, and other data to produce designs, drawings, schedules, details, and notes
• Work closely with the project team to organize, assemble, and coordinate drawings into a cohesive set as required; direct the work of junior team members
• Work with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams to coordinate with all parties engaged in the project and integrate information into project documents
• Reviews and checks layout and design drawings to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications; rework and modify plans based on comments from management or client
• Assist with other duties as necessary (i.e., report preparation, site visits, drawings, code research, etc.)
• Participates in approvals of material and specifications in alignment with design goals
• Use computer-assisted design software (CAD and REVIT) to prepare detailed project designs and make necessary corrections; check for quality and documentation completion
• Participate in regular meetings with the client, contractors, design team and other stakeholders
• Responsible for filing and maintenance of project documents according to document control standards
• Attend meetings and conferences as approved

Capabilities and Credentials

• Creativity and the ability to forge design concepts; ability to change design to fit client requirements
• Solid understanding of architectural materials and products
• Proficient in operating REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong listening, oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and is highly organized
• Excellent reading comprehension skills to understand the content in work-related documents
• Capable of working collaboratively with team members
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Ability to win work through developed relationships, contribute to proposal development and participate in interviews
• Keep current with the latest regulatory requirements, industry standards, and construction materials and methods

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution
• Must be licensed or pursuing licensure
• 4+ years of architectural experience
• Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office suite is required
• Working knowledge of LEED or accreditation is preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Based upon Experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan with Matching Percentage
• Flex PTO

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities