Senior Job Captain

Archinect; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SLCE Architects in Los Angeles (Santa Monica) is seeking a Senior Job Captain to lead coordination and produce construction documents with strong Revit skills.

You will work with PMs/Project Architects, manage consultants, oversee BIM standards, and mentor junior staff. In-office role with no permanent remote arrangement; based in Santa Monica, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• 8-12+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of BIM workflows and document coordination.
• Experience producing comprehensive construction document sets.
• Experience with reinforced concrete construction.
• Experience with renovation, repositioning, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, accessibility standards, and zoning requirements.
• Professional licensure is preferred but not required.
• Experience with multifamily residential, mixed-use, commercial, institutional, or large-scale urban projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project coordination and team communication.
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverable deadlines.
• Organize and document project meetings and action items.
• Develop and coordinate architectural documentation from schematic design through construction documents.
• Produce detailed plans, sections, elevations, schedules, and technical details.
• Maintain project Revit models and BIM standards.
• Coordinate consultant information and manage drawing integration.
• Review and implement redlines while overseeing quality control of drawing production.
• Support building code and zoning research.
• Coordinate structural, MEP, and specialty consultant documentation.
• Identify and resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Assist in developing practical, constructible design solutions.
• Prepare RFIs, addenda, supplemental instructions, and bulletins.
• Review shop drawings and material submittals.
• Participate in site observations, field visits, and punch list activities as needed.
• Translate design concepts into well-coordinated construction documents.
• Assist with detailing, building systems integration, and material research.
• Collaborate with project leadership throughout project development.

Skills

Revit

BIM workflows

Coordination

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit models

Job description

SLCE Architects is seeking a highly motivated Senior Job Captain to join our Los Angeles office. This role is ideal for an experienced architectural professional with strong technical expertise, exceptional Revit skills, and a proven ability to coordinate complex projects through all phases of design and documentation.

The Senior Job Captain will work closely with Project Managers and Project Architects to develop, coordinate, and deliver high-quality construction documents while serving as a key liaison among consultants, clients, and contractors.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Lead day-to-day project coordination and team communication.
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverable deadlines.
• Organize and document project meetings and action items.

Construction Documents & Technical Production

• Develop and coordinate architectural documentation from schematic design through construction documents.
• Produce detailed plans, sections, elevations, schedules, and technical details.
• Maintain project Revit models and BIM standards.
• Coordinate consultant information and manage drawing integration.
• Review and implement redlines while overseeing quality control of drawing production.

Technical Development

• Support building code and zoning research.
• Coordinate structural, MEP, and specialty consultant documentation.
• Identify and resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Assist in developing practical, constructible design solutions.

Construction Administration

• Prepare RFIs, addenda, supplemental instructions, and bulletins.
• Review shop drawings and material submittals.
• Participate in site observations, field visits, and punch list activities as needed.

Design Support

• Translate design concepts into well-coordinated construction documents.
• Assist with detailing, building systems integration, and material research.
• Collaborate with project leadership throughout project development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• 8-12+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of BIM workflows and document coordination.
• Experience producing comprehensive construction document sets.
• Experience with reinforced concrete construction.
• Experience with renovation, repositioning, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, accessibility standards, and zoning requirements.
• Professional licensure is preferred but not required.
• Experience with multifamily residential, mixed-use, commercial, institutional, or large-scale urban projects is highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and consultant coordination abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience with junior staff.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and thoughtful problem-solving.

Work Arrangement & Remote Work Policy

This is a full-time, in-office position based in our Los Angeles office. Regular in-person attendance is an essential requirement of the role and is critical to effective collaboration, mentorship, project coordination, and project delivery.

SLCE does not offer this position as a permanent remote or hybrid role. Employees may request temporary remote work accommodations under limited circumstances; however, all such requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to management approval.

Any approved remote work arrangement is intended to be temporary, does not alter the position's primary in-office requirements. We encourage candidates who are comfortable with an in-office work environment to apply, as the role is not currently structured as a fully remote or permanently hybrid position.

About SLCE Architects

SLCE Architects is a multidisciplinary architectural practice with more than 85 years of experience and a portfolio of over 3,500 projects worldwide. The firm provides design and technical services across a broad range of project types, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, affordable housing, senior living, and institutional developments.

Known for its technical expertise, collaborative approach, and commitment to quality, SLCE partners with developers, institutions, and nonprofit organizations to deliver successful projects that positively impact the communities they serve.

About Our Los Angeles Office

SLCE's Los Angeles office, located in Santa Monica, represents an exciting expansion of the firm's long-standing architectural practice beyond New York City.

As one of SLCE's newest offices, we are building a team of talented professionals who are eager to contribute not only to exceptional project work, but also to the growth of a strong studio culture and collaborative office community. This is a unique opportunity to join an office during an important stage of its development and help shape its future.

We are seeking individuals who thrive in a team-oriented environment, enjoy working closely with colleagues, and are excited about helping build a dynamic and engaging workplace. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on projects while contributing to the culture, standards, and identity of our growing Los Angeles office.

For professionals looking to be part of an entrepreneurial, expanding team backed by the resources, reputation, and experience of an established architectural practice, this role offers a rare opportunity to help shape the next chapter of SLCE's growth.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: 100k – 125k

• SLCE offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that supports career growth.