Job Captain | Design Lead, Path to PM & Ownership

Actalent; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Actalent in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Job Captain to design and draft architectural documents, coordinate design tasks, and support project teams toward high-quality construction documents.

The role offers growth toward Project Manager or Project Architect, requires ~5 years of experience, and Revit and AutoCAD proficiency, with a hybrid work arrangement across commercial and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture or a closely related field.
• Approximately 5 years of experience as a Job Captain or Architectural Designer.
• Experience preparing construction documents for architectural projects.
• Experience working on commercial or industrial projects such as advanced manufacturing, clean room, and food and beverage facilities, as well as retail, hospitality, and office spaces.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and construction document preparation processes.
• Proficiency in Revit for architectural design and documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate schedule impacts to project leaders.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to Architectural Designers.
• Solid grasp of basic construction principles and ability to apply them in design and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and draft a variety of structures in compliance with firm standards and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for design and documentation work.
• Prepare complete and accurate project documents, ensuring consistency, clarity, and adherence to standards.
• Coordinate with consultants to align drawings and minimize rework across disciplines.
• Occasionally participate in client design meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes under the direction of the Project Manager or Project Architect.
• Manage contract administration tasks such as RFIs, shop drawings, and project documentation under supervision.

Skills

Revit proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Project coordination

Leadership / supervision

Communication

Construction principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Job Captain to design and draft architectural documents, coordinate design tasks, and support project teams toward high-quality construction documents.

The role offers growth toward Project Manager or Project Architect, requires ~5 years of experience, and Revit and AutoCAD proficiency, with a hybrid work arrangement across commercial and industrial sectors.