SERA Architects

Architectural Job Captain

SERA Architects • $70K — $95K *
Portland, OR 97229In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited program
  • 4-7 years of experience in an architect's office
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office Suite
  • Knowledge of Sketchup and Bluebeam preferred
  • Strong communication skills in verbal, written, and graphic formats

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to SERA's graphic standards across team members
  • Create graphic presentations for design reviews and client presentations
  • Research details regarding scopes of work and coordinate with sub consultants
  • Develop architectural details with product vendors and team members
  • Perform independent construction contract administration
  • Supervise and mentor 1-3 staff members on project teams
  • Use the building code to develop architectural drawings and provide interpretations

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and independent work
  • Mentorship role for less experienced staff
  • Involvement in diverse project coordination
  • Access to a collaborative team environment
  • Values commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and ethical behavior
Full Job Description
Summary

This position leverages your great previous experience to allow you to grow professionally. You will have the ability to work independently with some supervision. Opportunities include coordinating and directing less experienced staff to develop projects, independent research and/or the ability to deliver built projects through construction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary
  1. Understand and ensure adherence to SERA's graphic standards across team members.
  2. Create graphic presentations such as design review, client presentations, and marketing collateral.
  3. Research and coordinate details regarding specific scopes of work and/or sub consultants.
  4. Work with product vendors/manufacturers to develop architectural details. Coordinate with other team members and building systems/components.
  5. Ability to perform independent construction contract administration.
  6. Supervise, coordinate, plan, and review the work of 1-3 staff members. This includes the mentoring of staff on project teams.
  7. Use the building code to develop architectural drawings. Provide code interpretations supporting the project objectives.
  8. Support the project by interacting with jurisdictions to obtain building permits.
  9. Interact with the client to achieve project goals.
  10. Familiarity and adherence to project contract requirements.

Additional
  1. Interact with other SERA resources to achieve project goals.
  2. Handle the health and welfare of the Revit model.
  3. Develop, codify, and enforce the BIM Execution Plan on assigned projects.
  4. Model the firm's values and core commitments, ensuring alignment with internal expectations for professionalism, collaboration, and ethical behavior.
  5. Respect and reinforce established firm policies and processes
  6. Other duties as assigned.


Requirements

Education and Experience
  • Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited program.
  • Generally have 4-7 years of industry experience in an architect's office.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office Suite required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of Sketchup and Bluebeam preferred.
  • Ability to communicate through verbal, written, and graphic communication formats.
  • Ability to determine the right tool for the task.
  • Ability to prioritize and evaluate multiple important tasks.
  • Established critical thinking to identify strengths, weaknesses, or alternate solutions to a problem with some supervision.
  • Develop professional judgment and decision-making processes to determine the most appropriate course of action.
  • Develop leadership skills that motivate and guide teams and projects to desired outcomes.

SERA Architects Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About SERA Architects

SERA Architects is a full-service architecture and design firm based in Portland, Oregon. The company was founded in 1968 and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected architecture firms in the Pacific Northwest. SERA Architects specializes in sustainable design and has completed a wide range of projects, including commercial, residential, and institutional buildings. The company is committed to creating innovative, environmentally responsible designs that enhance the communities in which they are located.
Learn more about SERA Architects
Size
150 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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