Job Captain (BDE Architecture)

Job Summary:

The BDE definition of a Job Captain is someone who has the technical and leadership abilities to plan, organize, and manage the efforts of a production team to produce quality construction documents within an allotted timeframe. They should be skilled in managing client and consultant relationships. They continue to learn and innovate. This individual anticipates job/project expectations and needs while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of BDE and industry standard techniques and knowledge. A Job Captain can participate in the conceptual design phase and provides full support throughout the duration of a project. They are highly organized and willing to contribute creatively to the team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Yes. Provides technical guidance and delegation to the project team, including less experienced architects/architectural staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• A Job captain works with the Project Manager to learn and develop initial project managerial skills.
  Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Independently performs various assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural designs, phases, and coordination for large and/or complex projects.
• Identify and resolve complicated design issues with innovative and practical solutions and evaluate conceptual and technical design ideas. Discuss proposed ideas with Project Manager and/or Studio Lead.
• Contributes to the production of 3D models using a range of 3D modeling software(s).
• Produces accurate documents aligned with firm and industry standards for project assignments.
• Performs design layouts, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.
• Communicate the progress of assignments to Project Team, Project Manager(s) and other supervisor(s) according to the established project schedule and workplan.
• Ensure project information is incorporated into project documents.
• Reviews and red-lines project specifications, reports, and drawings for accuracy, omissions, and legibility in accordance with firm standards.
• Must be able to implement and understand the basis of design and/or specifications.
• Compiles and analyzes relevant project data.
• Reviews Consultant’s drawings and/or accompanying Consultant information; coordinates architectural drawings accordingly.
• Must be able to thoroughly review Consultant’s drawings and/or accompanying Consultant information; coordinates architectural drawings accordingly.
• Must be able to lead efficient and effective consultant coordination meetings; Manage consultant communication.
• Documents client and/or consultant meetings. Communicates information to Project Manager and Project Team.
• Liaise with Specialists, Project Managers, Studio Leads, and Consultants.
• Provide technical and design feedback in the development of project documents.
• Experience in construction administration, consultant coordination, and city department/agency coordination.
• Thorough understanding of all drawing series within a construction document set.
• Involved in QAQC duties of a project, including red-lining drawings produced by self and other team members.
• Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor(s).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• On the path to Architectural Registration and licensure. Licensure preferred.
• Fluent in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling required.
• Strong proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred.
• Fluent in MS Office Suite required.
• Strong proficiency in Bluebeam and Adobe suite.
• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Strong knowledge of building codes
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally verbally and in writing.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills imperative.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and/or with a team.
• Able and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Serves as a role model for staff when faced with challenging situations. Lead by example.

Education and Experience:

• Professional Degree in Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
• Proficiency in technical knowledge of architectural drafting and design.
• 8+ years of experience.
• 3-5 years of working experience in schematic design through construction administration phases.
• Experience with multifamily housing preferred.