Job Captain, Store Planning

Common Arts; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RDC in Long Beach, CA is seeking a skilled Job Captain to join our Store Planning team. The role emphasizes production of Contract Documents and coordination with PM and senior staff to ensure design intent and project quality.

The candidate should have 2+ years of experience, a architecture degree, and strong knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD, codes, and construction administration. This on-site position requires clear English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited program preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a Job Captain focused on construction documentation.
• Knowledge of architectural detailing and current construction standards.
• Proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and other business software for Contract Documents.
• Knowledge of codes and permitting processes with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of construction contract administration processes.
• Effective English communication for collaboration and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and produce Contract Documents with support from PM and senior staff.
• Assist PM with workload planning and staff assignments.
• Research and adhere to AHJ requirements throughout project phases.
• Maintain continuous flow of critical information.
• Monitor and review the development of documents with project team.
• Coordinate detailing to convey design intent and ensure quality.
• Review consultant documents and coordinate agency comments for permits.
• Assist in bid documents and responses to contractor questions.

Skills

Architectural detailing

Construction standards

Project coordination

English communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Overview

Making Everyday Places Extraordinary.

Founded in 1979, RDC is a full-service, award-winning architecture firm dedicated to making everyday places extraordinary. Headquartered in Long Beach, CA, we are a 160+ team with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington D.C., and Arkansas.

Position Summary

RDC is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Job Captain to join our Store Planning team. The Job Captain is competent in all conventional aspects of architectural practice with an emphasis on the creative and technical implementation of the project design. Performs work requiring independent judgment and critical thinking. Adapt standards and criteria to project requirements and possess a diverse working knowledge of related disciplines. The Job Captain is responsible for coordinating and producing Contract Documents with support and direction from the Project Manager and other senior staff.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in completing Project Manager Checklist and utilizing Project Management Road Map Tools.
• Assist the Project Manager in reviewing current and future workload to determine staff assignments.
• Research, establish and adhere to authorities having jurisdiction requirements at all project phases.
• Maintain continuous flow of critical information.
• Assist in monitoring the performance of the support staff and provide assessment to Project Manager.
• Assist staff in the development of industry knowledge and architectural skills. Engage in learning about relevant new codes, technologies and materials.
• Attend kick-off meetings. Verify site-specific requirements and understand project criteria, design intent, scope of work, and client expectations.
• Continuously review the development of the Contract Documents with the Project Architect and Project Manager.
• Coordinate the development of project detailing required to convey design intent.
• Monitor the progress, coordination, and quality of documents. Verify compliance with office standards. Review changes and/or corrections with team members.
• Monitor the development and coordination of all consultant documents (Civil, and A/E -SMEP/FP) as directed by the Project Manager.
• Prepare and submit documents for agency review. Review and coordinate agency comments, make corrections, and resubmit for permit clearance.
• Assist in the preparation and issuance of bid documents and responses to contractor questions during the bid process in collaboration with Project Manager and Project Architect. Revise plans and issue addenda if required.
• Respond to RFIs, shop drawings, and submittals. Revise plans and issue CCDs and ASIs as directed by the Project Manager.
• Complete timesheets promptly and accurately on a daily basis, with minimum timely submission every Friday close of business, and every payroll cycle cutoff.
• Adhere to the policies of the company's Employee Manual.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited program preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience as a Job Captain focused on construction documentation.
• Knowledge of architectural detailing and current construction standards.
• Proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and other business software and their application to Contract Documents.
• Knowledge and understanding of codes. Able to successfully complete the entitlement and permitting process with minimal aid and supervision.
• Basic knowledge of construction contract administration processes.
• Effective English communication skills, conversational and written, for ongoing project collaboration and documentation.

RDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.