Job Description
Job Description
Studio AR&D Architects is a Los Angeles based architecture firm that offers a creative and collaborative work environment with a growing portfolio of work that seeks to be both poetic and meaningful in every detail.
Currently, we are seeking a Job Captain who can help contribute to the creative work coming from Studio AR&D Architects. A Job Captain will have a thorough understanding of construction documents in addition to retaining and understanding of all of the parties involved and the delivery of the work that they are responsible for.
A Job Captain will have the responsibility of overseeing the actual creation of the drawings and construction documents of the project. A Job Captain shall have the technical and leadership abilities to plan, organize, and manage efforts of a production team to produce high quality construction documents within an allotted time and budget. The selected candidate shall benefit from a dynamic work environment and challenging project tasks and responsibilities.
General Notes & Job Description :
- Job Captain will be required to communicate with clients and be responsible for managing a team and multiple projects
- Job Captain shall demonstrate the ability to work within a dynamic and challenging work environment, managing multiple and ever-changing project tasks and responsibilities
- Job Captain will have a thorough understanding of all construction documents in addition to procuring, retaining, and understanding of all parties involved and the delivery of the work that they (Architect, Owner, consultants, contractor) are responsible for
- Job Captain will have the responsibility of both creating (themselves) as well as overseeing of others (team members) the actual creation of the drawings and construction documents of the project
- Job Captain shall have the technical and leadership abilities to plan, organize, and manage efforts of a production team to produce high quality construction documents within an allotted time and budget, guiding the production team through the project timeline and consistently delivering and meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities
Take direction from, and provide support and assistance to Project Managers and Managing Principal on various high-end residential projectsProduce, manage, and coordinate construction documentation setsComplete technical CAD drawings and tasks as directed in a clear and organized manner consistent with office standardsReport regularly to the Project Manager and Firm PrincipalTrack and follow up on communication with team members, consultants, and local municipality staff, as requiredCoordinate architectural design and building systems with engineering consultantsProduce and develop technical drawings and detailswith Project Manager assistance at times
Create and organize construction details in a proficient manner, checking your own work (and subordinates work) against code, acceptable means and methods, office standardsOrganize drawing sets and oversee completing submittals to various municipalitiesPerform filing, code, and zoning analyses for multiple municipalities and related zoning ordinancesSurvey and document existing conditions in the fieldResearch construction materials and systemsGeneral office and project duties as required to the firm and positionTrack all consultant proposal, costs, and payment requests and "approve" or "reject" consultant invoices or requests for paymentRequirements
Bachelor's or Masters Degree in ArchitectureMinimum 3-5 years of post-bachelor’s degree Architecture firm experience, preferably in high-end residential designStrong organizational skills as it relates to :themselves and their own work tasks
the communication with other disciplines, team members, and the ability to create and access information with construction documentsincluding practicing good judgement on time management skills for sameDetail orientedExperience in design and detailing projects through construction documentation and construction administrationAbility to consistently meet deadlines and deliverSelf-motivated, self-starter, always striving to grow in their profession in both learning and taking on more responsibilityStrong verbal and written communication skills.Strong interest in highly detailed, modern & contemporary architectureMust be proficient in AutoCADStrong knowledge of Sketchup, Lumion and other related software.Strong knowledge of Bluebeam, including tools and shortcuts required for note taking, detailing, and drawing during Owner and Contractor meetings.Personal Qualities
Desire to produce meaningful work, passion is at the heart of our companyIndependent with the ability to work in a team environmentAbility to be openminded, take-in different ideas and encourage teamworkDesire to constantly self-educate and be hands-onConfidence in their abilities enough to be able to make suggestions to team members, clients, contractorsAbility to bring creative solutions to our design and detailing workMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. All applicants must already possess long term work authorization
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