Job Captain

Wolcott Architecture•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$75,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Job Captain has intermediate-level knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit and, when fully experienced, can quickly and accurately perform technical work and prepare construction documents for assignments. The role includes preparing and coordinating architectural documents, coordinating engineering contract documents and project manuals, directing production teams, reviewing and checking contract documents, and supporting construction administration. The position is onsite at the company’s Los Angeles office and is limited to local Los Angeles candidates; remote candidates are not considered.

Requirements

At least 5 years of CAD experience in a related architectural or interiors field.
Intermediate-level knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit; full proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD Architectural Desktop.
Working knowledge of commercial planning and design.
Knowledge of relevant building codes, including IBC, CBC, ADA, and Title 24, and applicable building department jurisdictions and practices.
Knowledge of relevant AIA documents and BOMA calculation concepts, including the 1980, 1989, and 1996 methods.
Basic knowledge of construction costs, project budgeting, schedules, design fees, and reimbursable costs.
Basic editing capability in standard word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, image-editing, scheduling, page-layout, email, web-browser, and file-formatting programs.
Knowledge of WA CAD standards and practices sufficient to direct production teams; may be required to demonstrate working proficiency in the WA CAD system within three months of hire.
Local Los Angeles candidate; the role is onsite and does not accept remote candidates.

Nice To Haves

Attendance at continuing education courses outside the office is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Prepare complete and accurate architectural document sets from sketches, notes, and other input materials.
Coordinate engineering contract documents and project manuals, and direct production teams preparing construction documents.
Review contract documents with team members and check drawings for accuracy and coordination.
Prepare construction documentation incorporating material selections made by others.
Apply knowledge of lighting, HVAC, structural, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical design.
Apply relevant building codes and jurisdictional practices, including IBC, CBC, ADA, and Title 24, as well as relevant AIA documents and BOMA calculation concepts.
Maintain a general understanding of construction costs and basic management of design in relation to project budgets.
Provide periodic personnel cost reports and projections to the Project Manager.
Perform construction administration tasks, including RFIs, RFPs, submittals, and shop drawings, and maintain the project file.
Use industry-standard software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, image editing, scheduling, page layout, email, web browsing, and file formatting; demonstrate full proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD Architectural Desktop.
Lead field survey teams documenting as-built conditions.
Direct production teams using WA CAD standards and practices; demonstrate working proficiency in the WA CAD system within three months of hire if required.
Use the WA CAD library effectively to maintain productivity.
Support a positive atmosphere for staff learning and professional growth.
Maintain computer project files and complete file housekeeping at project close-out.
Coordinate architectural documents submitted to building departments, including plan-check revisions, obtaining checks from accounting, and meeting with the expeditor.
Follow the scope of the pricing plan when preparing final architectural documents.
Maintain basic awareness of project schedules, design fees, project budgets, and reimbursable costs.
Occasionally prepare transmittals, brochures, or other marketing materials, or perform tasks related to building procurement or maintenance.
Attend in-house seminars and is encouraged to attend continuing education courses outside the office.