Job Captain

MBH Architects

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Architecture or equivalent experience
  • Experience with retail rollout or multi-site commercial projects, including site adaptation of prototypical designs
  • Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam; working knowledge of SketchUp and Photoshop is a plus
  • Strong understanding of building codes, especially IBC, CBC, and ADA
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience leading coordination efforts with clients, consultants, and team members

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Project Manager and guide designers in issuing accurate construction documents and client deliverables
  • Coordinate with landlords, MEP, and Structural consultant teams for timely project delivery
  • Lead, mentor, and train junior Designers
  • Research and implement CBC & IBC codes effectively
  • Address plan check comments from local jurisdictions
  • Issue construction documents for bid and permit
  • Perform site surveys and job site visits to review construction progress

Benefits

  • 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k Profit Sharing
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer, and Sick Time Off
  • Professional development stipend
  • LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes
  • Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Job Captain to join our team in the New York office (hybrid). This position plays a key part in ensuring the timely, accurate, and code-compliant delivery of multi-site retail projects from design development through construction.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to design consistency, technical accuracy, and cross-team coordination.

What You'll Do
  • Partner with the Project Manager and help guide designers in producing and issuing accurate sets of construction documents as well as other required client deliverables
  • Coordinate with landlords, MEP, and Structural consultant teams to ensure complete and timely project delivery
  • Lead, mentor, and train junior Designers
  • Research, review, and implement CBC & IBC codes
  • Address plan check comments from local jurisdictions
  • Issue construction documents for bid and permit
  • Perform site surveys & punch walks
  • Perform job site visits to review the progress of construction; prepare and issue field reports
  • Participate in various aspects of construction administration; respond to RFIs, revise drawings based on RFIs, bulletins, and addenda, and review submittals
  • Travel may be required


Minimum Qualifications
  • Degree in Architecture or equivalent experience
  • Experience with retail rollout or multi-site commercial projects, including site adaptation of prototypical designs
  • Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam; working knowledge of SketchUp and Photoshop is a plus
  • Strong understanding of building codes, especially IBC, CBC, and ADA, with the ability to apply them effectively to drawing sets
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience leading coordination efforts with clients, consultants, and team members


Nice to Have
  • Experience delegating tasks to junior staff and conducting thorough QC reviews
  • Ability to identify and implement process improvements in drawing production and team workflows
  • Experience working within a multi-office, cross-time-zone firm structure


Benefits
  • 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k Profit Sharing
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer, and Sick Time Off
  • Professional development stipend
  • LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes
  • Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance


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