Senior Job Captain

Job Title: Job Captain

Job Description

The Job Captain prepares accurate and detailed architectural plans and drawings, coordinates design tasks, and supports project teams in delivering high-quality construction documents that align with firm standards and client expectations. This role contributes to all phases of project documentation, provides guidance to junior team members, and helps ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and draft a variety of structures in compliance with established firm standards and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD to produce high-quality construction documents.
• Prepare comprehensive project documents and ensure their accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all drawing sets.
• Create preliminary drawing sets (cartoon sets) to establish sheet organization and overall documentation framework for projects.
• Research, select, and apply standard details appropriate to each projects scope, building type, and performance requirements.
• Produce aesthetically pleasing, well-coordinated drawings that require minimal corrections during review.
• Complete drawings and documentation within agreed-upon timeframes and proactively communicate any delays to the Project Manager or Project Architect.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of basic construction principles, seek clarification when needed, and apply lessons learned to future projects.
• Review drawings for quality, coordination, and compliance with codes and standards before internal QA/QC reviews and external submittals.
• Conduct zoning and building code reviews under supervision and incorporate findings into project documents.
• Coordinate with consultants and other project stakeholders to minimize rework and ensure alignment across all disciplines.
• Occasionally participate in client design meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes under the direction of the Project Manager or Project Architect.
• Manage contract administration tasks, including RFIs, shop drawings, and related documentation, under supervision.
• Manage small projects under close supervision, supporting schedules, documentation, and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Supervise and mentor Architectural Designers by providing clear direction, redlines, and feedback on drawing quality and standards.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and consultants to support ongoing and future project opportunities.
• Assist occasionally with administrative tasks such as printing, scanning, and errands to support project and office needs.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and administrative tasks as assigned by project leadership.
• Participate actively in professional development activities, including lunch-and-learns, webinars, and independent research to stay current with industry practices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture or a closely related field.
• Approximately 8 years of experience as a Job Captain or Architectural Designer.
• Experience working on commercial or industrial projects such as advanced manufacturing, clean rooms, and food and beverage facilities, as well as retail, hospitality, and office spaces.
• Strong understanding of drafting principles and construction document preparation processes.
• Proficiency in Revit, including experience using Revit Architecture for design and documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for the development of construction drawings and coordination documents.
• Experience preparing comprehensive construction documents, including plans, sections, elevations, and details.
• Experience with construction administration tasks such as RFIs, shop drawings, and related documentation.
• Ability to design and document commercial and industrial projects with attention to constructability and code compliance.
• Strong coordination skills for working with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to review drawings for quality, accuracy, and compliance with firm standards and project requirements.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with project teams and participating in client-related discussions.
• Ability to supervise and provide clear direction and redlines to Architectural Designers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with developers on commercial or industrial projects.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing, clean room, and food and beverage facilities beyond basic exposure.
• Exposure to retail, hospitality, and office space design and documentation.
• Interest in professional development, including participation in lunch-and-learns, webinars, and ongoing independent study.
• Motivation to grow into roles such as Project Manager or Project Architect as responsibilities increase.
• Interest in future ownership opportunities and participation in succession planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive client and consultant relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Work Environment

The role typically involves office-based work with the ability to sit for extended periods while working on design and documentation tasks. The position may occasionally require lifting up to 25 pounds for activities such as handling drawing sets, samples, or equipment. The general noise level is moderate, with a professional studio atmosphere and periodic collaboration and team discussions. There may be occasional exposure to outdoor conditions, for example when visiting sites or attending project-related activities. The standard schedule consists of four 10-hour days from Monday through Thursday, providing a compressed workweek. The role does not require being in the office every day, offering some flexibility in presence while still supporting team collaboration and project delivery. The culture emphasizes open communication, an open-door policy, and a sense of ownership over ones career path. Team members benefit from reimbursement for education and licensure, end-of-year bonuses based on profitability and contribution, and a variety of team-building events such as lunch-and-learns, team happy hours, office anniversary celebrations, and special events like movie nights, contributing to a supportive and engaging work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Reimbursement for education and licensure End of year of bonuses (based off profitability and contribution) Lunch & learns Team happy hours Omelet bar for their office anniversary Blockbuster movie night Open door policy You are in charge of your destiny Job Captain - Project Manager to Project Architecture (promoted as soon as they can) Future ownership opportunities & succession planning

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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