Job Captain - Multi-Family Housing Docs Lead

Archinect; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio KDA in Berkeley is seeking a Job Captain to lead the production and coordination of construction documents, ensuring design intent translates into buildable, code-compliant drawings.

You will manage the project team, review drawings across structural, MEP, and civil disciplines, perform QA/QC, attend client meetings, and work toward licensure in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture from an accredited program is preferred.
• 4–6 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and coordination of construction documents.
• Develop and maintain technical details and specifications.
• Manage sheet organization, drawing standards, and CAD/Revit model integrity.
• Support internal QA/QC reviews before deliverables go out.
• Prepare sets for permit submittal, bid packages, and construction issuance.
• Direct and review the work of project coordinators and other production staff.
• Coordinate drawings across all consultant disciplines (structural, MEP, civil).
• Perform code compliance reviews throughout document development.
• Manage day-to-day RFI and submittal review during construction administration.
• Identify and resolve drawing conflicts and coordination issues.
• Act independently on tasks for projects of moderate complexity.
• Attend client meetings and work toward licensure.

Skills

Revit (BIM)

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited program

Job description

Studio KDA in Berkeley is seeking a Job Captain to lead the production and coordination of construction documents, ensuring design intent translates into buildable, code-compliant drawings.

You will manage the project team, review drawings across structural, MEP, and civil disciplines, perform QA/QC, attend client meetings, and work toward licensure in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.