National Retail Job Captain: Lead Docs & Coordination

Common Arts; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RDC is seeking a Job Captain to join our National Retail Studio to coordinate and produce Contract Documents with support from the Project Manager and senior staff. The role emphasizes independent judgment, critical thinking, and applying design intent across nationwide retail programs.

The candidate will work with Project Manager and Project Architect to ensure quality, compliance with codes, and timely delivery.

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.

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 CCD’s and ASI’s 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.

Skills

Contract documents coordination

Revit/AutoCAD proficiency

English communication

Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit/AutoCAD

Job description

RDC is seeking a Job Captain to join our National Retail Studio to coordinate and produce Contract Documents with support from the Project Manager and senior staff. The role emphasizes independent judgment, critical thinking, and applying design intent across nationwide retail programs.

The candidate will work with Project Manager and Project Architect to ensure quality, compliance with codes, and timely delivery.