Job Captain

Description

The Job Captain is responsible for the day-to-day development, coordination and checking of the drawings required to make a project ready for bidding and construction.

• In conjunction with the Project Architect, Designer or Engineer, develop the detailed approach for executing the work
• Accurately estimate the time to complete the work
• Advise the Project Manager of any potential additional services, before proceeding to work on them
• Prepare the cartoon set
• Organize and maintain the CAD/Revit files
• Assign work to the Technical Designers
• Understanding and coordinating other disciplines drawings and the design intent
• Coordinate all work and activities with DES in house disciplines and outside consultants
• Prepare complete concise construction documents that comply with the program and are consistent with the design intent and construction budget
• Provide input to the architectural specification sections
• Provide input to the design and construction schedule 
• Provide input for the construction cost estimate
• Ensure that changes and redlines are incorporated into construction documents
• Ongoing review and checking of the documents for accuracy and completeness
• Overall coordination that all drawings are complete and properly cross referenced
• Advise the Project Architect, Designer or Engineer when the drawings and specifications are complete and ready to be issued
• Adhere to all DES standards and procedures
• Be proficient with all DES software programs required for this job function
• Provide input for the staff performance reviews as requested
• Lead and document internal and external meetings
• Develop less experienced staff and mentor them with their project assignments
• Provide support for any tasks required for the successful completion of the project

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Highly skilled in Revit
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of the Consultants, Contractors, and the DES project team
• Proven ability to function in all phases of the project development from schematic design through contract administration
• Ability to sketch and think three dimensionally
• Knowledge of technical design and documentation of office, R&D and high-rise buildings
• Knowledge of environmentally friendly design concepts and products
• Understanding of all current code requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, or a related field
• Hybrid work environment, work onsite in our Redwood City or San Francisco office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without any restrictions or requirement of sponsorship now or in the future
• The typical pay range for this position is $75,000 - $107,000 in total compensation. Compensation depends on the individual's skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Our Purpose

Born and bred in the Bay Area, DES shares the trailblazing spirit of Silicon Valley. As an integrated design firm, we collaborate between disciplines, from architecture and interior design to planning and engineering. We are here to cross boundaries. The clients we attract span technology, education, life science, healthcare, and real estate development. We cross-pollinate insights, designing solutions special to each project and informed by the full breadth of our experience. Research centers can inspire startup facilities. Social spaces can shape wellness clinics. Tech campuses can transform the urban places of tomorrow. 

It all starts with the partnership, a give-and-take of ideas. Bring us your site, budget, and brief. Bring on the unexpected, the unexplored, the uncertain. Where others see limitations, we see possibilities. We believe a process that’s agile and flexible produces a place that is the same. A place that’s designed for working and playing, healing and learning, dreaming and doing. A place that inspires people to make it their own.

Life At DES

DES is committed to the well-being of our team members and their families. We support a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance. 

BENEFITS YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR:

• Competitive salary & annual bonuses
• 100% company-paid options for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Health Savings Account (HAS) with employer contribution
• Commuter & parking benefits
• Legal consultation & advice
• Identity theft Supplemental life insurance & critical illness plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Standard & choice holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union
• Robust 401k plan with a generous company match and profit sharing
• Training & career development opportunities
• Annual career development stipend
• 100% Professional licensing & renewal fees
• Licenses & certification bonuses
• Hybrid work schedule working onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
• Collaborative, friendly, fun, and enriching environment for our team to thrive and grow!

We are proud and committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, recognize, celebrate, and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Our teams are comprised of people with experiences from diverse backgrounds which helps us gain a fresh perspective while challenging our own thinking about design. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $75,000 - $107,000