Job Captain - AutoCAD

A technically strong architecture professional can have real influence here: helping shape design ideas, translating them into buildable details, coordinating the people who make projects happen, and staying involved through construction. The firm is looking for a collaborative Job Captain who can move comfortably between design thinking and technical execution.

Why this role stands out The position is intentionally hands-on across the full design process - from conceptual design through construction administration - rather than being limited to production-only responsibilities.

Position Overview

This Job Captain role is designed for an architecture professional with at least three years of recent design-office experience who enjoys both design collaboration and technical problem solving. You will help develop design and construction-document packages, coordinate with consultants, contractors, and vendors, and stay engaged during construction through bid evaluation, site visits, technical issue resolution, and quality control.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Full-process exposure: contribute from concept through construction administration.
• Visible technical influence: bring building-construction knowledge, technology awareness, millwork-detailing capability, and consultant coordination into the work.
• Collaborative design culture: ideas are developed iteratively through dialogue, debate, and shared authorship rather than handed down as a single "big reveal."
• End-user focus: design decisions are tested against how people will actually experience the spaces.
• Inclusive team environment: the firm emphasizes diverse perspectives, broad participation, and the belief that every team member can contribute meaningful ideas.
• Growth toward licensure is valued; candidates who are on track for licensure are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the full design process from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Communicate design ideas quickly and clearly through graphics and technical documentation.
• Prepare design-development and construction-document packages with project teams and outside partners.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of building construction and technologies, including millwork detailing.
• Participate in construction administration, including bid evaluation, site visits, technical issue resolution, and quality control during construction.
• Organize project information and support coordinated, timely project delivery.
• Travel as required for project needs.

Required Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 3 years of recent design-office experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical capabilities related to building construction, building technologies, millwork detailing, and consultant coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and a collaborative, positive working style.

Preferred Qualifications

• On track for architectural licensure.
• Experience contributing to technically detailed projects and carrying work into construction administration.

Skills & Software

• AutoCADDay-to-day proficiency producing and coordinating architectural documentation
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Clear visual communication and presentation support.
• Microsoft Office
• Professional project communication and organization.
• Technical detailing
• Building construction, technologies, and millwork detailing.
• CoordinationComfort working with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Construction administration
• Bid review, site visits, technical issue resolution, and quality control.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a practical designer and an engaged collaborator. You can sketch or communicate an idea quickly, but you also care about the detail that makes it buildable. You are organized, curious, positive, and comfortable asking questions, debating ideas, coordinating across disciplines, and taking responsibility for follow-through. You want broader exposure to the project lifecycle and value a workplace where design is iterative, team-authored, and grounded in the end-user experience.

Work Structure & Compensation

• Employees are expected to work from the office 3+ days per week under the firm's flexible-work policy.
• Travel is required.
• Estimated annualized base pay: $64,480-$74,880 ($31.00-$36.00/hour), contingent on relevant experience.
• Hourly, non-exempt position, plus a variable bonus and benefits.