Job Captain or Intermediate Architect - Residential (Koch Architects)

If you are an experienced job captain who thrives working with a team in a highly collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you! With several exciting new projects underway, we’re seeking candidates eager to expand their skills and gain meaningful experience across all phases of design and project delivery within a small, highly collaborative studio environment. Our work is deeply influenced by the legacy of modern and mid-century modern residential architecture, with a strong commitment to thoughtful, environmentally responsive design.

We are committed to providing an exceptional client experience and value team members who bring strong communication skills, professionalism, and positive energy to the process.

Koch Architects | KA is a full-service architecture and interior design firm specializing in residential projects, including new construction and large-scale renovations. We are a passionate group of visual thinkers dedicated to creating thoughtful, well-crafted, authentic designs. Each project is carefully guided from initial concept through all stages of design, documentation, and construction.

Our office is located in West Berkeley; the culture is casual, friendly, and collaborative, while the work remains rigorous in quality, detail, and execution.

This is a full-time, on-site position for candidates with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in an architectural firm, and ideally 3 years of custom residential experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal and team members to prepare 2D and 3D design documents (Vectorworks, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp modeling, hand drawing)
• Assist in the preparation of construction drawing sets
• Assist with project communication, scheduling, and budget coordination
• Conduct planning and building code research
• Research, evaluate, and specify materials, finishes, and building systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited U.S. architecture program
• California licensure, or active progress toward licensure through NCARB participation, preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently participate in client meetings and collaborate effectively with the project team
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently lead client meetings and collaborate effectively with project team
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with consultants and contractors throughout project development and construction
• Construction Administration experience, including involvement on active job sites
• Working knowledge of the California Building Code (CBC)
• Excellent graphic, rendering, verbal, and visual communication skills required

Benefits Package

• Competitive Compensation based on experience.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
• Health care plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid holidays
• Performance-based bonuses

Salary