We are presently searching for a Job Captain for our Retail studio (Remote). The Job Captain while working under general supervision of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, provides design support primarily in project administration, design development and contract documents.
Specific responsibilities will include:
• Creates contract documents (CDs)
• Review CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, mechanical, building systems, codes and ADA requirements
• For smaller projects may oversee all CD production and review
• Coordinates with Senior technical staff and design staff to provide technical solutions for design dilemmas
• Manages project through contract administration phase
• Coordinates engineering consultant's work to ensure compliance with design solution and timely submission of documents
• In unusual circumstances may be required to assist with support for field surveys
• Manages contract administration budget for assigned projects
• Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs the Project Architect, PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget
• May mentor the work of Junior and Immediate Designers
• Oversee tasks and provide feedback on work product
• Conducts client interviews to determine technical requirements for the design
Qualifications:
• Graduate of architecture school: equivalent experience may be substituted
• 5+ years' experience in retail design projects required. Ground up new construction along with interior and exterior renovation experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of design principles and standards
• Intermediate documentation and field observational skills
• Advanced retail/ interior architecture detailing skills
• Working knowledge of CDs and procedures
• Working knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
• Working knowledge of space requirements
• Working knowledge of contract administration
• Intermediate MS Office Suite skills
• Advanced Revit skills a must
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Affinity Program skills or equivalent
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate presentation and graphic communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead junior staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise
