Architectural Job Captain

Architecture that enhances quality of life. COAR is an abbreviation of the term: COmmunity ARchitects. Community is at the heart of everything we do and every project we complete. Communities can be small or large but they're never singular. They tend to be layered, complex, and diverse. More importantly, they reflect the groups of individuals that are integrated into each and every project: The end users, stakeholders, patrons, partners, designers, builders, and residents. At COAR Design Group, we create spaces that bring people together and serve the community. To expand our team working out of the San Diego, CA or Santa Rosa, CA offices we are actively seeking a Job Captain. At COAR, Job Captains work closely with the internal and extended project team to create design and construction documents in Revit. Job Captains are intimately involved in the project and primarily responsible for creating and coordinating the architectural set of drawings. In this specific role, we are seeking an individual with experience in design focusing on both form and function to work closely with the Design Principal to help with our community focused projects. At COAR Design Group, we value each and every one of our team members and their unique skills and experiences that help to create our well rounded and collaborative culture. We are creators, facilitators, and problem-solvers. We focus on delivering solutions that positively impact communities and approach each challenge with enthusiasm, an open mind, and willingness to go above and beyond. Responsibilities Use Revit and Enscape to create renderings and VR walkthroughs Prepare drawings in Revit that adhere to office standards Assist project team/manager in developing construction documents for permitting, bidding and construction Participate in multiple concurrent projects from start to finish during design development and construction documents phases Develop and communicate design ideas and technical information related to the project including, but not limited to, design presentations, client meetings, detailing and hand sketching Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats. Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components. Assists in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents. Provide input to the design and construction schedule - communicate the technical implications of design decisions Responsible for the development and coordination of the drawings and specifications including: program requirements, code and agency compliance, schedule commitments, product research, and building systems Organize and coordinate with the architectural and engineering team to execute the work in an orderly, timely, and coordinated manner Attend project team and client meetings as required Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating. Provide support for any tasks required for the successful completion of the project Qualifications Required Working experience/proficiency in Revit, and Microsoft Office Ability to function comfortably, collaborate, communicate, gain trust, confidence, and deal effectively with a wide range of individuals including consultants, contractors, vendors, clients and the COAR Design Group team Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with the building program. Efficiency in all phases of project development from schematic design through contract administration Basic knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards is expected. Ability to work in a fast-paced design environment with concurrent projects and responsibilities Preferred Ability to use Enscape or comparable software to produce photorealistic renderings and virtual reality walk throughs Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Studio, Smartsheet, and Revizto Education And Experience Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field is preferred. A minimum of 3 years of experience with Revit and a broad understanding of the software and its capabilities is required. Application Please provide a Resume or CV as well as a Design Portfolio showcasing direct experience in the design and production of construction documents that includes samples of your personal work. This can be emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io This position is primarily based in an office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr COAR Design Group