- Salary
- $75k – $95k/yr
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Master
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Studio AR&D Architects is a Los Angeles based architecture firm that offers a creative and collaborative work environment with a growing portfolio of work that seeks to be both poetic and meaningful in every detail.
Currently, we are seeking a Job Captain who can help contribute to the creative work coming from Studio AR&D Architects. A Job Captain will have a thorough understanding of construction documents in addition to retaining and understanding of all of the parties involved and the delivery of the work that they are responsible for.
A Job Captain will have the responsibility of overseeing the actual creation of the drawings and construction documents of the project. A Job Captain shall have the technical and leadership abilities to plan, organize, and manage efforts of a production team to produce high quality construction documents within an alotted time and budget. The selected candidate shall benefit from a dynamic work environment and challenging project tasks and responsibilities.
General Notes and Description -
Responsibilities -
Requirements -
Personal Qualities –
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. All applicants must already possess long term work authorization.
Currently, we are seeking a Job Captain who can help contribute to the creative work coming from Studio AR&D Architects. A Job Captain will have a thorough understanding of construction documents in addition to retaining and understanding of all of the parties involved and the delivery of the work that they are responsible for.
A Job Captain will have the responsibility of overseeing the actual creation of the drawings and construction documents of the project. A Job Captain shall have the technical and leadership abilities to plan, organize, and manage efforts of a production team to produce high quality construction documents within an alotted time and budget. The selected candidate shall benefit from a dynamic work environment and challenging project tasks and responsibilities.
General Notes and Description -
- Job Captain shall have a minimum of 2 years experience in this role/title (Job Captain)
- Preferably 2-5 years experience
- Preferable experience with projects similar to ours
- Job Captain will be required to communicate with clients and be responsible for managing a team and multiple projects
- Job Captain shall demonstrate the ability to work within a dynamic and challenging work environment, managing multiple and ever-changing project tasks and responsibilities
- Job Captain will have a thorough understanding of all construction documents (technical knowledge and ability)
- In addition to procuring, retaining, and understanding of all of the parties involved and the delivery of the work that they (Architect, Owner, consultants, contractor) are responsible for.
- Job Captain will have the responsibility of both creating (themselves) as well as overseeing of others (team members) the actual creation of the drawings and construction documents of the project
- Job Captain shall have the technical and leadership abilities to plan, organize, and manage efforts of a production team to produce high quality construction documents within an allotted time and budget. guiding the production team through the project timeline and consistently delivering and meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities -
- Take direction from, and provide support and assistance to Project Managers and Managing Principal on various high-end residential projects
- Produce, manage, and coordinate construction documentation sets
- Complete technical CAD drawings and tasks as directed in a clear and organized manner consistent with office standards
- Report regularly to the Project Manager and Firm Principal
- Schedule subordinates during Monday morning general office scheduling meeting
- Track and follow up on communication with team members, consultants, and local municipality staff, as required
- Coordinate architectural design and building systems with engineering consultants
- Produce and understand and develop technical drawings and details
- with Project Manager assistance at times
- Create and organize construction details in a proficient manner, checking your own work (and subordinates work) against code, acceptable means and methods, office standards
- Organize drawing sets and oversee the completing of submittals to various municipalities
- Perform filing, code, and zoning analyses for multiple municipalities and related zoning ordinances
- Survey and document existing conditions in the field
- Research construction materials and systems
- General office and project duties as required to the firm and position
- Track all consultant proposal, costs, and payment requests and “approve” or “reject” consultant invoices or requests for payment
Requirements -
- Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Architecture
- Between 2-6 years of the position of Job Captain currently or previously
- Strong organizational skills: As it relates to:
- themselves and their own work tasks
- the communication with other disciplines, team members, and the ability to create and access information within construction documents
- communication with clients
- including practicing good judgement on time management skills for same
- Strong Portfolio: That clearly demonstrates the requirements for this position
- Detail oriented
- Experience in design and detailing projects through construction documentation and construction administration
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines and deliver
- Self motivated, self-starter, always striving to grow in their profession in both learning and taking on more responsibility
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interest in highly detailed, modern & contemporary architecture
- Must be proficient in AutoCAD
- Strong knowledge of Sketchup, Lumion and other related software
- Strong knowledge of Bluebeam, including tools and shortcuts required for note taking, detailing, and drawing during Owner and Contractor meetings
- Provide 3 professional references
Personal Qualities –
- Desire to produce meaningful work, passionate about the design work and the poetics of the spaces
- Independent with the ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to be openminded, take-in different ideas and encourage teamwork
- Desire to constantly self-educate and be hands-on
- Desire to advance and grow the office and its culture
- Confidence in their abilities enough to be able to make suggestions to team members, clients, contractors
- Ability to bring creative solutions to our design and detailing work
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. All applicants must already possess long term work authorization.
Skills
AutoCAD
