Job Captain

Studio AR&D Architects•Los Angeles, CA

12d

About The Position

Studio AR&D Architects is a Los Angeles based architecture firm that offers a creative and collaborative work environment with a growing portfolio of work that seeks to be both poetic and meaningful in every detail. Currently, we are seeking a Job Captain who can help contribute to the creative work coming from Studio AR&D Architects. A Job Captain will have a thorough understanding of construction documents in addition to retaining and understanding of all of the parties involved and the delivery of the work that they are responsible for. A Job Captain will have the responsibility of overseeing the actual creation of the drawings and construction documents of the project. A Job Captain shall have the technical and leadership abilities to plan, organize, and manage efforts of a production team to produce high quality construction documents within an allotted time and budget. The selected candidate shall benefit from a dynamic work environment and challenging project tasks and responsibilities. General Notes & Job Description: Job Captain will be required to communicate with clients and be responsible for managing a team and multiple projects Job Captain shall demonstrate the ability to work within a dynamic and challenging work environment, managing multiple and ever-changing project tasks and responsibilities Job Captain will have a thorough understanding of all construction documents in addition to procuring, retaining, and understanding of all parties involved and the delivery of the work that they (Architect, Owner, consultants, contractor) are responsible for Job Captain will have the responsibility of both creating (themselves) as well as overseeing of others (team members) the actual creation of the drawings and construction documents of the project Job Captain shall have the technical and leadership abilities to plan, organize, and manage efforts of a production team to produce high quality construction documents within an allotted time and budget, guiding the production team through the project timeline and consistently delivering and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Architecture
Minimum 3-5 years of post-bachelor’s degree Architecture firm experience, preferably in high-end residential design
Strong organizational skills as it relates to: themselves and their own work tasks the communication with other disciplines, team members, and the ability to create and access information with construction documents including practicing good judgement on time management skills for same
Detail oriented
Experience in design and detailing projects through construction documentation and construction administration
Ability to consistently meet deadlines and deliver
Self-motivated, self-starter, always striving to grow in their profession in both learning and taking on more responsibility
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interest in highly detailed, modern & contemporary architecture
Must be proficient in AutoCAD
Strong knowledge of Sketchup, Lumion and other related software.
Strong knowledge of Bluebeam, including tools and shortcuts required for note taking, detailing, and drawing during Owner and Contractor meetings.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. All applicants must already possess long term work authorization

Nice To Haves

Desire to produce meaningful work, passion is at the heart of our company
Independent with the ability to work in a team environment
Ability to be openminded, take-in different ideas and encourage teamwork
Desire to constantly self-educate and be hands-on
Confidence in their abilities enough to be able to make suggestions to team members, clients, contractors
Ability to bring creative solutions to our design and detailing work

Responsibilities

Take direction from, and provide support and assistance to Project Managers and Managing Principal on various high-end residential projects
Produce, manage, and coordinate construction documentation sets
Complete technical CAD drawings and tasks as directed in a clear and organized manner consistent with office standards
Report regularly to the Project Manager and Firm Principal
Track and follow up on communication with team members, consultants, and local municipality staff, as required
Coordinate architectural design and building systems with engineering consultants
Produce and develop technical drawings and details with Project Manager assistance at times
Create and organize construction details in a proficient manner, checking your own work (and subordinates work) against code, acceptable means and methods, office standards
Organize drawing sets and oversee completing submittals to various municipalities
Perform filing, code, and zoning analyses for multiple municipalities and related zoning ordinances
Survey and document existing conditions in the field
Research construction materials and systems
General office and project duties as required to the firm and position
Track all consultant proposal, costs, and payment requests and "approve" or "reject" consultant invoices or requests for payment