Senior Job Captain

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Senior Job Captain leads the coordination, technical development, and quality control of architectural deliverables across multiple projects and programs. Working closely with the Project Manager and Director, this role is responsible for organizing production efforts, coordinating consultants, guiding internal resources, and driving complete, code-conscious drawing packages from concept refinement through permit and construction documentation.

This position requires advanced understanding of construction documents, building systems, consultant coordination, and building code application. The Senior Job Captain is expected to provide a higher level of technical leadership, including code-based planning and detailing, constructability review, responses to jurisdictional comments, and mentoring of Job Captains and junior production staff.

· Lead the coordination and production of architectural deliverables across SD, DD, CD, permit, and related project phases.

· Translate design intent into coordinated, complete, and technically sound drawing packages.

· Oversee and perform QA/QC reviews of plans, details, schedules, consultant backgrounds, and permit sets prior to issuance.

· Coordinate internal staff and consultants to ensure accurate integration of architectural, structural, MEP, vendor, and landlord requirements into the document set.

· Identify project-specific production needs, establish drawing priorities, and manage production trackers to support scheduled deliverables.

· Work in conjunction with the Project Manager/Director to manage deliverables for multiple projects and programs.

· Provide direct oversight, direction, and mentoring to Job Captains and junior team members.

· Develop details, plan solutions, and drawing strategies with limited direction.

· Review design evolution for code compliance, constructability, and completeness as the project progresses.

· Lead or support responses to jurisdictional corrections, plan review comments, and agency comments.

· Assist in identifying additional services, scope impacts, staffing needs, schedule risks, and production challenges.

· Support template updates, drafting standards, design/production procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Coordinate with vendors and consultants to obtain specifications, installation requirements, and technical information needed to complete the drawings.

· Assist with project budgets, billings, schedules, and internal resource planning as requested by project leadership.

· Present a professional image as a representative of the company.

Code and Technical Leadership

· Apply advanced understanding of applicable building code requirements to architectural planning and document development.

· Perform and/or oversee code analysis related to occupancy classification, exiting, travel distance, accessibility, plumbing fixture counts, fire-life-safety considerations, and other permit-driven requirements.

· Incorporate code requirements into layouts, details, and documentation in a practical and buildable manner.

· Coordinate with code consultants, expeditors, and jurisdictions as needed to support approvals and permit progress.

· Guide Job Captains and junior staff in understanding and implementing code-related requirements within the document set.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office required.

· Strong technical knowledge of construction documents, consultant coordination, and building department expectations.

· Advanced understanding of building construction and building systems as they affect architectural design and documentation.

· Ability to independently develop details, identify missing scope, and resolve coordination issues.

· Strong understanding of code compliance and permitting requirements for commercial tenant improvement, retail, restaurant, and office projects.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients, consultants, general contractors, landlords, and agencies.

· Strong organizational skills, initiative, and ability to manage multiple active assignments in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to mentor others, delegate effectively, and drive accountability within the production team.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in architecture required; master’s degree and architectural license are a plus but not required.

· Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in architectural services required.

· Strong experience in tenant improvement, retail, quick service restaurant, and commercial project delivery preferred.

· Experience coordinating permit submittals, jurisdictional comments, and consultant teams required.

· Experience with multi-site programs, prototype-driven work, and fast-paced client environments preferred.

Preferred Attributes

· Technically strong, highly accountable, and solution oriented.

· Able to lead by example and support the development of junior staff.

· Comfortable balancing production, coordination, technical review, and schedule management.

Work Environment

· Primarily office-based in a collaborative architectural studio environment with periodic site visits, field verification, consultant meetings, and client-facing coordination as required.

· Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

What We offer

· Competitive salary and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Pet Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off and Holidays, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, and Direct Deposit.

· Opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a dynamic, supportive work environment.