Job Captain

Steinberg Hart•San Diego, CA

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 medium projects or components of larger projects. This role involves managing feasibility studies, schematic designs, working drawings, and project manual/specifications production for medium projects or projects with multiple packages. With guidance from Project Managers, Project Designers or Project Architects, the Job Captain can develop all phases of a project while following the design intent. They act independently regarding architectural methods, detailing, diverse building types and complexities, and coordinate information and work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the development and contract document phases of a project. The Job Captain manages consultants, delegates work assignments, and provides direction and guidance to junior staff. They attend internal meetings to ensure design specifications are coordinated with drawings, develop programming documents and site planning documents, and may assist in the development of specifications and conduct on-site observations on a number of building and construction types. Regular meetings with the Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager are expected to provide insight on project status and details contributing to project success. Supervision and guidance mainly concern overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The role also involves representing the Firm by actively participating in external professional organizations and social functions.

Requirements

Minimum eight (8) years of progressive 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.
Must have thorough understanding of construction administration requirements.
Experience in dealing with governmental agencies and building/zoning codes and 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 relevant computer software: Building Information Modeling: Revit 2016 or later, Rendering: 3D Studio Max, Maxwell Render, Twinmotion, or Enscape, Modeling: SketchUp or Rhino, AutoCAD 2016 or later, 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 and working drawings and project manual/specifications production for medium projects or projects with multiple packages.
Develop all phases of project while following design intent, with guidance from Project Managers, Project Designers or Project Architects.
Act independently regarding architectural methods, detailing, diverse building types and complexities.
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.
Develop programming documents, and site planning documents.
Assist in the development of specifications and may conduct on-site observation 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.