Sr. Architectural Designer/Job Captain

DRG Architects; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DRG Architects, a regional design firm, seeks an Architectural Sr. Designer/Job Captain to lead production of construction documents in Revit. You will manage multi-discipline models, coordinate drawings, and mentor junior staff to ensure buildable, code-compliant outcomes.

The role requires advanced Revit skills, strong design background, and collaboration with PMs and consultants. On-site presence in the Tristate area supports education, government, and mixed‑use projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience producing construction documents in Revit.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit for construction document production, including model management.
• Strong foundation in architecture and architectural design, with the ability to translate design concepts into buildable, Revit-modeled solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and coordinate construction drawings, including plans, sections, details, and specifications.
• Ability in drawing and visual communication, including hand sketching and digital representation of design ideas.
• Understanding of urban planning principles and how projects relate to site, community, and regulatory context.
• Relevant experience in an architectural office, preferably with education, mixed‑use, correctional, or government projects.
• Working knowledge of complementary design and documentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite or similar) is a plus.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture; progress toward professional licensure is a plus.
• Knowledge of building codes, materials, and sustainable design practices; familiarity with LEED or similar standards is beneficial.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and openness to feedback and mentoring in a team‑based environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate full construction document sets in Revit.
• Manage Revit models across disciplines and resolve clashes with consultant models.
• Maintain sheet sets, schedules, and annotation standards.
• Ensure drawings meet firm standards, building codes, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers and consultants, and mentor junior staff on Revit workflows.

Skills

Experience with Revit

Advanced Revit proficiency

Architectural design knowledge

Coordination of drawings across Disc.

Hand sketching and digital rendering

Understanding of codes & sustainable设计

Team mentoring and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company Description

DRG Architects is a regional, award-winning architectural design firm with over 60 years of experience serving PK–12 education, higher education, correctional facilities, apartment and mixed-use, and government clients across the Tristate area. The firm is known for innovative and sustainable design solutions that respond to the changing needs of communities and stakeholders. DRG Architects focuses on creating environments that exceed client expectations and positively shape the built environment for future generations. The team of architects, designers, and project managers works collaboratively, guided by core values of innovation, technical expertise, and partnership. Candidates can explore representative projects and firm culture through the DRG Architects Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drgarchitects.

Role Description

The Architectural Sr. Designer/Job Captain is a full-time, on-site role focused on the production of construction documents in Revit, from design development through construction administration. This position leads the day-to-day development of plans, elevations, sections, and details within Revit, and is responsible for building and maintaining accurate, well-coordinated Revit models that translate design intent into buildable, code-compliant construction documents.

Core responsibilities include producing and coordinating full construction document sets in Revit; managing Revit models across disciplines and resolving clashes with consultant models; maintaining sheet sets, schedules, and annotation standards; and ensuring drawings meet firm standards, building codes, and client requirements. The role involves close collaboration with project managers and consultants, participation in internal design reviews, and hands‑on troubleshooting of technical and coordination issues throughout project delivery. The Sr. Designer/Job Captain will also support project scheduling, attend client and team meetings as needed, and help mentor junior staff on Revit workflows and CD production standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience producing construction documents in Revit is required. If you do not have this experience, please do not apply.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit for construction document production, including model management, sheet setup, schedules, families, and multi-discipline coordination.
• Strong foundation in architecture and architectural design, with the ability to translate design concepts into buildable, Revit-modeled solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and coordinate construction drawings, including plans, sections, details, and specifications.
• Ability in drawing and visual communication, including hand sketching and digital representation of design ideas.
• Understanding of urban planning principles and how projects relate to site, community, and regulatory context.
• Relevant experience in an architectural office, preferably with education, mixed‑use, correctional, or government projects.
• Working knowledge of complementary design and documentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite or similar) is a plus.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or a closely related field; progress toward professional licensure is a plus.
• Knowledge of building codes, materials, and sustainable design practices; familiarity with LEED or similar standards is beneficial.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and openness to feedback and mentoring in a team‑based environment.