Lead Job Captain: Project & Design Team Leader

Habitec Architecture And Planning; San Jose (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

The Job Captain manages drawing production and day-to-day operations on all size projects, working in conjunction with the Project Manager on the account. The Job Captain produces construction documents based on the scope of work and schedule set by the Project Manager. The Job Captain makes design, code compliance, and construction detail decisions. The Job Captain oversees, trains, and is supported by Designers and Drafters.

Responsibilities

• Provides scheduling advice to the Project Manager when the Project Manager writes proposals.
• Leads day-to-day operations of all project phases.
• Leads drafting team.
• Manages Designers and Drafters to deliver drawings to Project Managers on-schedule.
• Trains Designers and Drafters when they encounter new tasks, unfamiliar code sections, or unfamiliar construction details.
• Designs and drafts many parts of the project, especially those that are more technically complex.
• Competently uses AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit, and Adobe Suite.
• Advises the Project Manager on project code-compliance issues.
• Advises the Project Manager on potential scope of work changes.
• Demonstrates self-reliance and professional growth.
• Knows how and when to create or modify details and other drawing standards to fit the requirements of each specific project.
• Can independently research unfamiliar code sections and construction details.
• Stays updated on current code revisions, construction technologies, and design trends.
• Communicates professionally with the client, consultant, and contractor, generally on matters not related to contracts or finances.
• Handles routine communications with the client after the contract is signed and prior to close-out.
• Handles routine communications with the consultant team after the contract is signed and prior to close-out, and checks drawings for coordination.
• Handles routine communications with the general contractor, such as submittals and RFI's that do not have significant cost or schedule impacts.
• Attends routine city submittals and re-submittals.
• Is able to multi-task, balance project tasks, manage interruptions, and keep project work flowing.
• Thinks ahead to what needs to be done and communicates with team ahead of time to ensure productivity on projects and that work is proceeding in a timely manner.
• Communicates regularly to Project Managers on the status of projects and the training of Designers and Drafters.

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited program
• 3+ years of experience in architecture or interior design
• Proven design leadership and client-facing experience
• Advanced proficiency in design and documentation software
• Deep knowledge of construction methods, building codes, and detailing
• Strong communication, team leadership, and mentoring skills
• Professional licensure (preferred but not required)