Architectural Job Captain-Retail Commercial

PM DESIGN INC • Allen, TX

6d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

PM Design Inc is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Job Captain to support the development, coordination, and completion of architectural construction documents for commercial projects. This role is responsible for helping coordinate project documentation, permitting, consultant coordination, QA/QC review, and construction administration activities while supporting the goals of the client and PM Design Inc. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, and comfortable working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This position requires collaboration with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Senior Job Captains, consultants, jurisdictions, and CAD staff to help deliver accurate, high-quality project documents.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience producing and coordinating commercial architectural construction documents.
• Exceptional proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Solid background in detailing wall sections and building elements across various commercial project types.
• A foundational understanding of general building, fire safety, and accessibility codes.
• The ability to stay organized and balance multiple projects efficiently in a high-energy environment.
• A desire to continuously ask questions, seek continuing education, and improve both technical and managerial skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Job Captain, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager in developing project documents for planning, permitting, and construction.
• Prepare and coordinate construction documents, design documents, applications, and permit submittents.
• Create cartoon sets of documents for Project Manager review.
• Help develop and maintain project schedules, including internal deadlines and consultant delivery timelines.
• Oversee the creation of base files for consultants and review consultant progress drawings to ensure alignment with the overall design.
• Assist with entitlement and permit submittal and approval processes.
• Review plans for building code requirements, including exiting/egress, occupancy, fire, plumbing/fixture counts, and accessibility.
• Ensure projects are submitted for internal QA/QC review and confirm fire and life safety comments are addressed.
• Act as a point of contact for jurisdictions and assist with processing plan check comments for local jurisdiction approval.
• Coordinate with consultants as needed to support design conformance and project completion.
• Request stamped and signed drawings from consultants for permitting.
• Coordinate architectural cover sheets with engineering sheet sets.
• Review plans provided by CAD staff and mentor CAD team members on CAD efficiencies, architectural details, and quality control.
• Delegate tasks to drafters or administrative staff as appropriate.
• Assist with construction administration activities, including site visits, RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and punch lists.
• Provide bid documents and assist with the bid process when needed.
• Notify the Project Manager of potential change orders related to client requests, permit comments, or unforeseen conditions.
• Provide estimated hours to complete revisions when required.
• Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner, and defer questions to the Project Manager when appropriate.
• Attend project meetings as required by the Project Manager.
• Support clear communication between internal teams, consultants, clients, and jurisdictions.

Benefits

• True Autonomy: Take full ownership of assigned tasks and projects with a supportive management structure backing you up.
• A Culture That Cares: Work within an environment that explicitly champions ethical standards, moral objectives, and positive cultural values.
• Clear Paths for Advancement: Your performance is measurable and recognized through billable target achievements, budget management success, and internal QA excellence.
• Continuous Learning: We actively support your journey into advanced managerial and technical subjects to pave the way for your next promotion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed