Job Captain

Process Development and Coordination

Travel may include attending off site meetings and work sessions in other local SAA Offices. Mileage will be reimbursed at predetermined market rate. Individual must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and have reliable transportation.

This position will work closely with the client and internal project team to complete sets of project contract documents, interior finishes and materials including construction drawings, component and equipment schedules and specifications. This person will be highly organized and well-versed in the project design process to provide support in the development of all design and project phases.

• Coordinate directly with clients on the project requirements and design aesthetics
• Conduct research, coordination, documentation, and submission of all plan check corrections with applicable city agencies and engineers.
• Monitor progress and quality of drawings.
• May mentor a small team of designers on a project basis.
• Estimates hours, scope of work and prepares project-based work authorizations for review with Project Manager
• Reviews code requirements, city requirements and coordinates with Project Manager and Designer to implement and meet requirements.
• Participates in the construction administration of project assignments including quality control
• Oversee the development of detailing required to convey the intent of the construction documents.
• Prepares and ensures accuracy of design construction documents.
• Provides project team coordination for the finished plans, specification, and material selections required for construction.
• Coordinate vendors such as A/V, cabling, and security to correctly document required requirements in construction documents.
• Works closely with the project manager from the beginning to the end of a project to ensure overall project success.
• Verify compliance with office standards.
• Maintain project files. Compile record file of drawings at project milestones. Document all communications with outside parties. Document and distribute all critical project information to appropriate team members and outside parties.
• Oversee and collaborate with Designers and Production team.
• Coordinates work with other disciplines and consultants to meet overall project objectives.
• Communicates effectively with clients, actively striving to maintain a strong, positive relationship with each contact.
• Clearly communicates and provides appropriate direction to General Contractor(s) and Subcontractor(s) regarding discrepancies in the field and collaborates with Project Manager to determine successful solutions.
• Proactively works with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Coordinate changes and city comments with team members.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

AAP/EEO Statement

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Working knowledge of exiting and ADA codes
• Possesses working knowledge of the city for the plan check process
• Client focused, communication with attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or Bachelor’s of Architecture (B.Arch) from college or university or 5-8 years progressive relevant experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of navigating through the city
• Has diverse knowledge of interior architectural principles and practices, uses advanced techniques and is responsible for finish plans, specifications, and material approval
• Working knowledge of customer service and customer relationship management (CRM).
• Strong skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam.
• Has a strong ability to space plan utilizing hand sketching techniques as well as Bluebeam/virtual meeting space planning.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate interiors preferred.

• We offer full benefits and fun employee perks including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (including 2 at no cost to the employee medical options and dependent coverage is available)
• Casual work attire, complimentary snacks, drinks and office events. There is also free parking at select office locations.
• 401k Plan
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Summer Flex Schedule (Half Day Fridays)
• Tiered Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 18 days/year