Remote Residential Architectural Job Captain

Adam Mayer Architect Corp.; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Adam Mayer Architect Corp. seeks an experienced Architectural Job Captain to produce residential construction documents for building permit submissions. This is a remote, part-time opportunity with potential for an ongoing relationship.

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD skills, extensive residential construction experience, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience producing architectural construction documents, preferably for California residential projects.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD is required. All drafting must be performed directly in AutoCAD using DWG files.
• Experience independently producing complete residential permit drawing sets.
• Strong understanding of wood-frame construction, architectural detailing, and building systems.
• Familiarity with California residential building codes and permitting requirements.
• Excellent drafting standards, including lineweights, dimensioning, annotations, and sheet organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete architectural construction-document packages from established AutoCAD floor plans, roof plans, and elevations.
• Prepare building sections, wall sections, construction details, door and window schedules, general notes, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural engineering documents and identify potential conflicts.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across drawing sheets, including dimensions, annotations, details, and schedules.
• Work within established office CAD standards, templates, and drawing conventions.
• Apply knowledge of California residential building codes and conventional wood-frame construction.
• Identify technical or design issues requiring clarification and communicate effectively with the architect.

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Adam Mayer Architect Corp. seeks an experienced Architectural Job Captain to produce residential construction documents for building permit submissions. This is a remote, part-time opportunity with potential for an ongoing relationship.

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD skills, extensive residential construction experience, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.