Job Captain 1

Steinberg Hart•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, responsible for managing the work of junior staff and consultants to develop and produce a comprehensive project deliverable for small projects. This role involves managing feasibility studies, schematic designs, working drawings, and project manual/specifications production. The Job Captain will develop all phases of a project following the design intent with guidance from Project Managers, Project Designers, or Project Architects. They will provide strong technical detailing skills across various construction materials and building types, coordinate multi-disciplined teams, manage consultants, delegate tasks, and provide direction to junior staff. The position also includes attending internal meetings, assisting in design development, programming, specifications, site planning, and construction administration. Regular meetings with the Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager are expected to provide project status updates and insights. The role also involves representing the Firm by participating in external professional organizations and social functions.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of experience in technical and design production.
Ability to demonstrate full knowledge of industry practices and a proven track record of quality control on progressively more complex and diverse assignments.
Experience in construction document preparation and field observation.
Knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques.
Thorough understanding of construction administration requirements.
Experience in dealing with governmental agencies and building/zoning codes.
Appropriate knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate and coordinate work done by consultants.
Solid judgment, based on precedent and policy, in the development of a recommended course of action.
Excellent verbal and written communication as well as time management skills.
Excellent client management and customer service orientation and presentation skills.
Understanding of sustainable practices and industry standards.
Proficiency in Building Information Modeling: Revit 2016 or later
Proficiency in Rendering software: 3D Studio Max, Maxwell Render, Twinmotion, or Enscape
Proficiency in Modeling software: SketchUp or Rhino
Proficiency in AutoCAD 2016 or later
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
A degree in Architecture, preferable at the graduate level, related field or equivalent experience required.

Nice To Haves

LEED AP preferred.
Current affiliation and/or membership in a local, state, or national industry organization(s) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage feasibility studies, schematic designs, working drawings and project manual/ specifications production for small projects.
Develop all phases of project while following design intent, with guidance from Project Managers, Project Designers or Project Architects.
Provide strong technical detailing skills in a variety of construction materials and building types.
Coordinate information and work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the development and contract document phases of a project.
Manage consultants, delegate work assignments and provide direction and guidance to junior staff.
Attend internal meetings to ensure design specifications are coordinated with drawings.
Assist in design development and details, programming, specifications, site planning and construction administration on a number of building and construction types.
Regularly meet with Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager to provide insight on project status and the project details that contribute to the project’s success.
Represent the Firm by actively participating in external professional organizations and social functions.