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# Job Captain - Architect (5-9 years experience)

- **Company:** Architect
- **Location:** Santa Fe, NM, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk Revit, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Rhino
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usc755c48e8829d4a38f6d5c690fb30be9/eaa

## About the Role

* Minimum 5 years of professional experience with U.S.-based architecture firms
 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
 * Demonstrated experience producing and coordinating Design Development and Construction Document drawing sets
 * Strong understanding of architectural detailing and building construction
 * Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams
 * Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
 * Working proficiency in Rhino, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
 * Strong design sensibility and graphic communication skills
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines in a collaborative studio environment
 * Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned portions of a project
 * Must be based in the Los Angeles area and authorized to work in the United States

Highly Preferred

 * Experience with multifamily and mixed-use residential projects
 * Experience with Type III or Type V construction over Type I podiums
 * Familiarity with the California Building Code, accessibility requirements, and Los Angeles permitting process
 * Experience coordinating projects through plan check and responding to agency comments
 * Construction administration and field experience
 * Architectural licensure or active progress toward licensure, The right candidate is design-minded, technically capable, organized, curious, and comfortable taking initiative. You should be able to contribute to design conversations while also understanding the technical coordination required to turn those ideas into well-resolved buildings.
This is not a production-only position. We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, solve problems, collaborate with consultants and team members, and grow into greater project responsibility.

## Description

For our Los Angeles office, we are seeking a highly motivated Job Captain / Intermediate Architect with strong design and technical skills. This position is intended for someone who is ready to take meaningful ownership of projects and contribute from design development through construction.
Responsibilities

 * Work closely with project architects and principals from design development through construction
 * Develop, produce, and coordinate architectural drawing sets
 * Translate design concepts into technically resolved buildings and details
 * Coordinate structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and other consultants
 * Research and apply applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and jurisdictional requirements
 * Participate in client and consultant coordination meetings
 * Assist with permitting, plan check responses, and agency coordination
 * Coordinate work with junior team members and provide technical guidance when needed
 * Contribute to design discussions, façade development, material selection, and detailing
 * Help maintain project quality, schedules, and deliverables throughout the project, Your portfolio should clearly identify your individual role and responsibilities on each project shown.
For this position, we strongly encourage applicants to include examples of technical or construction-document work in addition to design work, such as plans, wall sections, details, elevations, or other drawings that demonstrate your technical experience and level of project responsibility.
Please include "Job Captain / Intermediate Architect" in the subject line of your application.

 * Please email your cover letter, resume and work samples to
 * Please attach your resume and work sample documents in PDF format only
 * Emails to the Principals of the company or to any other email other than the one stated above will not be answered