Position: Job Captain
Location: Washington, D.C
We have:
We are partnered with an award-winning architectural firm with a diverse portfolio that strives to create a culture reflective of each individual s needs. Their goal is to be diverse in their workforce to shape a culture that is collaborative, supportive, and encouraging to their staff - a firm each and everyone enjoys working for. We are currently seeking a Job Captain to work on a variety of retail rollout projects.
The Job Captain is competent in all conventional aspects of architectural practice with an emphasis on the technical implementation of the project design. Performs work requiring independent judgment and critical thinking. Adapts standards and criteria to project requirements and possesses a diverse working knowledge of related disciplines. The Job Captain is responsible for coordinating and producing Contract Documents with support and direction from the Project Manager and other senior staff.
You Will:
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- Assist staff in the development of industry knowledge and architectural skills. Engage in learning about relevant new codes, technologies, and materials.
- Attend kick-off meetings. Verify site-specific requirements and understand project criteria, design intent, the scope of work, and client expectations.
- Continuously review the development of the Contract Documents with the Project Architect and Project Manager.
- Coordinate the development of project detailing required to convey design intent.
- Monitor the progress, coordination, and quality of documents. Verify compliance with office standards. Review changes and/or corrections with team members.
- Monitor the development and coordination of consultant documents as directed by the Project Manager.
- Prepare and submit documents for agency review. Review and coordinate agency comments, make corrections, and resubmit for permit clearance.
- Assist in the preparation and issuance of bid documents and responses to contractor questions during the bid process. Revise plans and issue addenda if required.
- Respond to RFIs, shop drawings, and submittals. Revise plans and issue CCD and ASI as directed by the Project Manager.
You have:
- Bachelor s degree in architecture from an accredited program is preferred.
- 3 or more years of experience in architectural practice with a focus on construction documentation preferred.
- Knowledge of architectural detailing and current construction standards.
- Proficiency in CAD/REVIT and other business software and their application to Contract Documents.
- Knowledge of codes. Able to successfully complete the permitting process with minimal aid and supervision.
- Basic knowledge of construction contract administration processes.
- Effective English communication skills, conversational and written, for ongoing project collaboration and documentation.
- ssist the Project Manager in completing the Project Manager Checklist and utilizing Project Management Road Map Tools.
- Assist the Project Manager in reviewing current and future workloads to determine staff assignments.
- Research, establish, and adhere to authorities having jurisdiction requirements.
- Maintain the continuous flow of critical information.
- Assist in monitoring the performance of the support staff and provide assessments to the Project Manager.