Job Captain
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
JOB CAPTAIN
Purpose of Position: The Job Captain position has intermediate level knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit within the firm. Fully experienced Job Captains can perform technical and construction document preparation/production on any assignments quickly and accurately.
Typical Duties:
Demonstrates working knowledge of relevant aspects of commercial planning and design.
Working from sketches, notes and other input materials, is capable of preparing a complete and accurate set of architectural documents, coordination of engineering contract documents and project manuals. Capable of directing and coordinating production team in preparation of construction documents.
Capable of review of contract documents with team members and checking of drawings for accuracy and coordination.
Capable of construction documentation incorporating material selections by others.
Working knowledge of lighting, HVAC, structural, plumbing, fire protection and electrical design.
Knowledgeable of relevant codes including IBC, CBC, ADA, Title 24 and of applicable building department jurisdictions and practices. Knowledge of relevant AIA documents.
Detailed understanding of all types of BOMA calculation concepts (i.e. 1980, 1989 and1996).
General understanding of relevant construction costs.
Basic knowledge of the management of design vs. project budget. Capable of providing periodic personnel cost reports and projections to Project Manager.
Capable of construction administration (RFI’s, RFP’s, submittals, shop drawings, etc.). Maintains project file.
Basic editing capability in industry-standard word processing (MS Word, WordPerfect), spreadsheet (MS Excel), presentation (MS PowerPoint), image editing (PhotoShop or equal), scheduling (MS Project), page layout (Illustrator or equal), e-mail (Outlook, Eudora), web browser (IE or equal), and file formatting (Acrobat) programs, as well as a full proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD Architectural Desktop.
Capable of leading field survey teams for development and documentation of as-built conditions.
Knowledgeable of WA CAD standards and practices, sufficient to direct production team(s). May be required to demonstrate working proficiency in WA CAD system within three months of hire.
Utilizes the WA CAD library effectively to maintain a high level of productivity.
Works with staff, either individually or in-groups, to provide positive atmosphere for learning and professional growth.
Responsible for maintaining the computer project files, including the house keeping of all files at the end of a project/close-out procedure.
Responsible for coordination of architectural documents submitted to the building department, including plan check revisions, obtaining checks from accounting and meeting with expeditor, etc.
Capable of following the scope of the pricing plan when preparing the final architectural documents.
Basic awareness and understanding of project schedule, design fees, project budgets, reimbursable costs, etc.
May occasionally be called upon to:
Prepare transmittals, brochures or other marketing materials
Perform tasks relative to procurement or maintenance of the building
Experience Required: A minimum of 5 years CAD experience in related architectural/interiors field. Must attend in-house seminars and is encouraged to attend continuing education courses outside of the office.
Salary Range:
$75K to 105K
Apply to: [email protected]
Send PDFs only, no more than 10 mb files
Purpose of Position: The Job Captain position has intermediate level knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit within the firm. Fully experienced Job Captains can perform technical and construction document preparation/production on any assignments quickly and accurately.
Typical Duties:
Demonstrates working knowledge of relevant aspects of commercial planning and design.
Working from sketches, notes and other input materials, is capable of preparing a complete and accurate set of architectural documents, coordination of engineering contract documents and project manuals. Capable of directing and coordinating production team in preparation of construction documents.
Capable of review of contract documents with team members and checking of drawings for accuracy and coordination.
Capable of construction documentation incorporating material selections by others.
Working knowledge of lighting, HVAC, structural, plumbing, fire protection and electrical design.
Knowledgeable of relevant codes including IBC, CBC, ADA, Title 24 and of applicable building department jurisdictions and practices. Knowledge of relevant AIA documents.
Detailed understanding of all types of BOMA calculation concepts (i.e. 1980, 1989 and1996).
General understanding of relevant construction costs.
Basic knowledge of the management of design vs. project budget. Capable of providing periodic personnel cost reports and projections to Project Manager.
Capable of construction administration (RFI’s, RFP’s, submittals, shop drawings, etc.). Maintains project file.
Basic editing capability in industry-standard word processing (MS Word, WordPerfect), spreadsheet (MS Excel), presentation (MS PowerPoint), image editing (PhotoShop or equal), scheduling (MS Project), page layout (Illustrator or equal), e-mail (Outlook, Eudora), web browser (IE or equal), and file formatting (Acrobat) programs, as well as a full proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD Architectural Desktop.
Capable of leading field survey teams for development and documentation of as-built conditions.
Knowledgeable of WA CAD standards and practices, sufficient to direct production team(s). May be required to demonstrate working proficiency in WA CAD system within three months of hire.
Utilizes the WA CAD library effectively to maintain a high level of productivity.
Works with staff, either individually or in-groups, to provide positive atmosphere for learning and professional growth.
Responsible for maintaining the computer project files, including the house keeping of all files at the end of a project/close-out procedure.
Responsible for coordination of architectural documents submitted to the building department, including plan check revisions, obtaining checks from accounting and meeting with expeditor, etc.
Capable of following the scope of the pricing plan when preparing the final architectural documents.
Basic awareness and understanding of project schedule, design fees, project budgets, reimbursable costs, etc.
May occasionally be called upon to:
Prepare transmittals, brochures or other marketing materials
Perform tasks relative to procurement or maintenance of the building
Experience Required: A minimum of 5 years CAD experience in related architectural/interiors field. Must attend in-house seminars and is encouraged to attend continuing education courses outside of the office.
Salary Range:
$75K to 105K
Apply to: [email protected]
Send PDFs only, no more than 10 mb files
Local, Los Angeles candidates only. This is an onsite position at our office in Los Angeles. No remote candidates please.
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