Architectural Job Captain- Retail Commercial

Job Description

Job Description

PM Design Inc is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Job Captain to support the development, coordination, and completion of architectural construction documents for commercial projects. This role is responsible for helping coordinate project documentation, permitting, consultant coordination, QA/QC review, and construction administration activities while supporting the goals of the client and PM Design Inc.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, and comfortable working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This position requires collaboration with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Senior Job Captains, consultants, jurisdictions, and CAD staff to help deliver accurate, high-quality project documents.

What You Will Do

Project Documentation & Coordination

• Assist the Senior Job Captain, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager in developing project documents for planning, permitting, and construction.
• Prepare and coordinate construction documents, design documents, applications, and permit submittals.
• Create cartoon sets of documents for Project Manager review.
• Help develop and maintain project schedules, including internal deadlines and consultant delivery timelines.
• Oversee the creation of base files for consultants and review consultant progress drawings to ensure alignment with the overall design.

Permitting, QA/QC & Code Review

• Assist with entitlement and permit submittal and approval processes.
• Review plans for building code requirements, including exiting/egress, occupancy, fire, plumbing/fixture counts, and accessibility.
• Ensure projects are submitted for internal QA/QC review and confirm fire and life safety comments are addressed.
• Act as a point of contact for jurisdictions and assist with processing plan check comments for local jurisdiction approval.

Consultant & Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with consultants as needed to support design conformance and project completion.
• Request stamped and signed drawings from consultants for permitting.
• Coordinate architectural cover sheets with engineering sheet sets.
• Review plans provided by CAD staff and mentor CAD team members on CAD efficiencies, architectural details, and quality control.
• Delegate tasks to drafters or administrative staff as appropriate.

Construction Administration Support

• Assist with construction administration activities, including site visits, RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and punch lists.
• Provide bid documents and assist with the bid process when needed.
• Notify the Project Manager of potential change orders related to client requests, permit comments, or unforeseen conditions.
• Provide estimated hours to complete revisions when required.

Client & Project Communication

• Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner, and defer questions to the Project Manager when appropriate.
• Attend project meetings as required by the Project Manager.
• Support clear communication between internal teams, consultants, clients, and jurisdictions.

What You Bring to the Team

• 3+ years of professional experience producing and coordinating commercial architectural construction documents.
• Technical Mastery : Exceptional proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Commercial Knowledge : Solid background in detailing wall sections and building elements across various commercial project types.
• Code Literacy : A foundational understanding of general building, fire safety, and accessibility codes.
• Agility : The ability to stay organized and balance multiple projects efficiently in a high-energy environment.
• Growth Mindset : A desire to continuously ask questions, seek continuing education, and improve both technical and managerial skills.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• True Autonomy : Take full ownership of assigned tasks and projects with a supportive management structure backing you up.
• A Culture That Cares : Work within an environment that explicitly champions ethical standards, moral objectives, and positive cultural values.
• Clear Paths for Advancement : Your performance is measurable and recognized through billable target achievements, budget management success, and internal QA excellence.
• Continuous Learning : We actively support your journey into advanced managerial and technical subjects to pave the way for your next promotion.

Why PM Design?

At PM Design, you won't get stuck in a repetitive loop. Our teams work across a diverse spectrum of commercial projects and national programs, giving you the opportunity to expand your expertise across different clients, building types, and jurisdictional challenges.

We are continuously investing in Revit and AutoCAD, cutting-edge technology, QA/QC, and smarter ways of delivering projects. We don't just want you to follow yesterday's process, we want your ideas to help us improve how we work. You’ll join a highly collaborative team where technical expertise, accountability, and getting the job done right genuinely matter