Job Captain/ Architectural Designer III
Blackstone Talent Group, Oakland, CA, United States
Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Job Captain/Architectural Designer III to join our Client's team.
The Job Captain (Architectural Designer III) prepares and leads production of complex design documents for significant aspects of a given project. The individual is responsible for selecting, evaluating, and executing procedures and techniques used on projects. Under the supervision of a Project Architect, the Job Captain will take the project from programming and schematic design to a final set of construction documents and may manage junior designers on the team and guide their professional development within our client.
Key Responsibilities
Conceptualize and organize project design ideas based on preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets, and other data to produce designs, drawings, schedules, details, and notes
Work closely with the project team to organize, assemble, and coordinate drawings into a cohesive set as required; direct the work of junior team members
Work with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams to coordinate with all parties engaged in the project and integrate information into project documents
Reviews and checks layout and design drawings to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications; rework and modify plans based on comments from management or client
Assist with other duties as necessary (i.e., report preparation, site visits, drawings, code research, etc.)
Participates in approvals of material and specifications in alignment with design goals
Use computer-assisted design software (CAD and REVIT) to prepare detailed project designs and make necessary corrections; check for quality and documentation completion
Participate in regular meetings with the client, contractors, design team and other stakeholders
Responsible for filing and maintenance of project documents according to document control standards
Attend meetings and conferences as approved
Capabilities and Credentials
Creativity and the ability to forge design concepts; ability to change design to fit client requirements
Solid understanding of architectural materials and products
Proficient in operating REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong listening, oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills
Attention to detail and is highly organized
Excellent reading comprehension skills to understand the content in work-related documents
Capable of working collaboratively with team members
Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines
Ability to win work through developed relationships, contribute to proposal development and participate in interviews
Keep current with the latest regulatory requirements, industry standards, and construction materials and methods
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution
Must be licensed or pursuing licensure
8–10 years of architectural experience
Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office suite is required
Working knowledge of LEED or accreditation preferred
Security Clearance Required: N/A
EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities
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The Job Captain (Architectural Designer III) prepares and leads production of complex design documents for significant aspects of a given project. The individual is responsible for selecting, evaluating, and executing procedures and techniques used on projects. Under the supervision of a Project Architect, the Job Captain will take the project from programming and schematic design to a final set of construction documents and may manage junior designers on the team and guide their professional development within our client.
Key Responsibilities
Conceptualize and organize project design ideas based on preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets, and other data to produce designs, drawings, schedules, details, and notes
Work closely with the project team to organize, assemble, and coordinate drawings into a cohesive set as required; direct the work of junior team members
Work with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams to coordinate with all parties engaged in the project and integrate information into project documents
Reviews and checks layout and design drawings to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications; rework and modify plans based on comments from management or client
Assist with other duties as necessary (i.e., report preparation, site visits, drawings, code research, etc.)
Participates in approvals of material and specifications in alignment with design goals
Use computer-assisted design software (CAD and REVIT) to prepare detailed project designs and make necessary corrections; check for quality and documentation completion
Participate in regular meetings with the client, contractors, design team and other stakeholders
Responsible for filing and maintenance of project documents according to document control standards
Attend meetings and conferences as approved
Capabilities and Credentials
Creativity and the ability to forge design concepts; ability to change design to fit client requirements
Solid understanding of architectural materials and products
Proficient in operating REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong listening, oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills
Attention to detail and is highly organized
Excellent reading comprehension skills to understand the content in work-related documents
Capable of working collaboratively with team members
Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines
Ability to win work through developed relationships, contribute to proposal development and participate in interviews
Keep current with the latest regulatory requirements, industry standards, and construction materials and methods
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution
Must be licensed or pursuing licensure
8–10 years of architectural experience
Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office suite is required
Working knowledge of LEED or accreditation preferred
Security Clearance Required: N/A
EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities
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