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Job Captain

San Jose, Sacramento or Newport Beach

Posted 1 year ago

Studio W Architects is seeking a highly talented Job Captain to join our Sacramento, San Jose or Newport Beach office. This position will be responsible for managing the planning and coordination of assigned projects under the supervision of a Project Manager or Project Architect.

He/she will be responsible for helping Studio W Architects expand its presence in K-12 education, charter school, community college, retail, commercial and civic architectural commissions throughout California.

The successful applicant must possess strong problem-solving skills, including a great attitude and desire to learn and grow in the industry and marketplace.

Job Description/Tasks

Manage planning and coordination of assigned projects during the development of construction documents under the supervision of a Project Manager or Project Architect

Assist in design and investigation of material selection and systems

Plan, assign, direct, coordinate and manage the work of others and ensure quality control review of work

Coordinate consultants, program requirements, code compliance, drawings and specifications

Work on multiple projects concurrently with primary concern for construction documents

Administer and manage less complex projects with minimal guidance

Review shop drawings and material samples

Prepare change drawings and coordinate with the Construction Administrator when working on projects in the construction phase

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required

Accredited Architectural Degree preferred

6+ years working for a licensed architect or in a professional A/E/C firm

General experience in all phases of architecture and substantial experience in the development of construction documents

Thorough knowledge of computer-aided architectural drafting and modeling, detailing, building materials, building codes and construction

6+ years of experience in budgeting and quality control

Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator and Microsoft PowerPoint

Strong architecture design, space planning, construction documentation and presentation skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Salary is commensurate with experience.

We offer an extensive benefits package for this position, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

401(K)

Performance-Based Bonus

Professional Membership Support and Training Opportunities

Give Back Program, offering company contribution on employee behalf to qualifying non-profit organizations

Quarterly Morale and Team Building Events

Studio W Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time, Studio W Architects will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Contact

For more information or to submit a resume, please contact Brian P. Whitmore, AIA, LEED® AP, President & CEO, at 916.254.5602 or BrianW@StudioW-Architects.com. Studio W Architects does not accept resumes from third party recruiters or employment agencies.

SAN JOSE

111 North Market Street, Suite 710

San Jose, CA 95113

Phone: 408.588.3800

SACRAMENTO

1930 H Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

Phone: 916.254.5600

NEWPORT BEACH

424 32nd Street, Suite D/E

Newport Beach, CA 92663

Phone: 949.774.2920

CHICO

111 Mission Ranch Boulevard, Suite 100

Chico, CA 95926

Phone: 530.464.0360

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