Senior Job Captain (Hybrid/Remote)
Company Overview: RDC is an award-winning architectural firm with a diverse portfolio that strives to create a culture reflective of each individual’s professional career growth and personal needs. Our goal is to be diverse in our workforce to shape a culture that embraces innovation and is collaborative, supportive, and encouraging to our staff – a firm each and everyone enjoys working for. We are currently seeking a highly motivated professional to join our National Retail Studio on several national retail programs with a wide array of exciting projects nationwide. Position Summary: The Senior Job Captain is competent in all conventional aspects of the architectural practice with an emphasis on the creative and technical implementation of the project design. Performs work requiring independent judgment and critical thinking. Adapts standards and criteria to project requirements and possess a diverse working knowledge of related disciplines. The Senior Job Captain is responsible for coordination of the Contract Documents and provides support and guidance to other technical staff as needed to successfully deliver contracted work. Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist the Project Manager in completing Project Manager Checklist and utilizing Project Management Road Map Tools.
- Assist the Project Manager in reviewing current and future workload to determine staff assignments.
- Research, establish, and adhere to requirements and codes enforced by authorities having jurisdiction at all project phases.
- Maintain continuous flow of critical information.
- Assist in monitoring the performance of the support staff and provide assessment to Project Manager.
- Assist staff in development of industry knowledge and architectural skills. Engage in learning and understanding all relevant new codes, technologies, and materials.
- Attend kick-off meetings. Verify site-specific requirements and understand project criteria, design intent, scope of work, and client expectations.
- Continuously review the development of the Contract Documents.
- Responsible for the development of project detailing required to convey design intent.
- Monitor the progress, coordination, and quality of documents. Verify compliance with office standards. Review changes and/or corrections with team members.
- Monitor the development and coordination of consultant documents (Civil, and A/E – SMEP/FP).
- Obtain supervisory approval on proposed project plans prior to issuance.
- Prepare and submit documents for agency review. Review and coordinate agency comments, make corrections, and resubmit for permit clearance.
- Prepare and issue bid documents. Respond to contractor questions during the bid process. In collaboration with Project Manager revise plans and issue addenda if required.
- Prepare and issue contract documents. Respond to RFIs, shop drawings and submittals. Revise plans and issue CCD and ASI as required, in collaboration with Project Manager.
- Implement and adhere to the policies of the company's Employee Manual.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited program preferred.
- 3 years of experience as a Sr. Job Captain and 8 or more years of experience in architectural practice with focus on construction documentation preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of architectural detailing and current construction standards.
- Advanced understanding of architectural design process for all project phases and related fields.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and other business software and their application to contract documents.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of codes and ability to successfully complete the entitlement and permitting process with minimal aid and supervision.
- Extensive practical knowledge and experience of the construction contract administration processes.
- Has the ability to lead communication efforts with client and development team.
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