Job Captain - Education

Lionakis; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,400 - 122,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) with match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Lionakis in Oakland is seeking an experienced Job Captain to join the Education team working on K-12 to higher education projects. You will serve as the primary technical resource for project teams, supporting development of design and construction documentation, and ensuring QA/QC across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate brings at least 6 years of architectural experience, proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office, and a track record in California K-12 work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of architectural project experience (Education market).
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production and coordination of construction documents, ensuring alignment with DSA codes and consultant work.
• Collaborate with project architects to resolve design, program, and regulatory requirements (DSA).
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors across all project phases to maintain project continuity.
• Support development of bid and construction packages and assist with construction administration activities.
• Track and communicate impacts to scope, budget, schedule, and risk, including client or consultant changes.
• Contribute to project planning, enforce QA/QC standards, and ensure compliance with firm and K-12 design protocols.
• Delegate tasks, mentor junior staff, and support team deliverables, presentations, and multi-project workflows.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you thrive in an imaginative and inventive environment? Are you someone who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where collaboration and ideas flow freely? Want to work for a firm that is taking concrete actions toward Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? We’re looking for an experienced Job Captain to join our Education team working on various projects from K-12 to higher education in our Oakland office.

An ideal candidate will serve as a primary technical resource to project teams, consistently apply and deepen their understanding of general concepts, standards, and team dynamics, and offer high-level technical and design documentation support. This individual has experience with projects ranging in size and complexity in the Education market. We are looking for a stellar individual who wants to change the world, one project at a time. Sound like you?

As a Job Captain, you will:

• Monitor the production and coordination of construction documents, ensuring alignment with DSA codes, standards, and consultant work.
• Collaborate with project architects to resolve design, program, and regulatory requirements (DSA).
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors across all project phases to maintain project continuity.
• Support development of bid and construction packages and assist with construction administration activities.
• Track and communicate impacts to scope, budget, schedule, and risk, including client or consultant‑driven changes.
• Contribute to project planning, enforce QA/QC standards, and ensure compliance with firm and K-12 design protocols, while upholding The Lionakis Way standards for design, quality control, and production.
• Delegate tasks, mentor junior staff, and support team deliverables, presentations, and multi‑project workflows.

The Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent, and a minimum of 6 years of architectural project experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Professional experience within K-12 projects in California, beyond internship experience.

The Like-to-Haves

• Proficiency with Bluebeam.
• Advanced proficiency in construction administration
• Skilled in using Sketch-Up or other 3D program(s) like Photoshop.
• LEED or WELL accreditation

Why You’ll Love Lionakis…

At Lionakis, people and design come first. You’ll find:

• A collaborative, design-forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.
• The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.
• Hybrid work flexibility, every-other-Friday off options, and a comprehensive benefits package (bonus plan, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, generous PTO).
• A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – in our projects, our people, and our culture.

Salary Range:$99,400-$122,600 annually.Compensation and level DOE.

Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.