Architectural Job Captain

Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives. If this sounds like you, take a look at our job openings....We may have your next GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

Compensation

Hourly Minimum - Maximum

$45.00 - $58.00

Job Summary

The Job Captain will be responsible for the administration of architectural projects, controls operations, and ensure each project follows building codes and project specification. They will work under the direction of the Design Manager and assist with producing, coordinating, and maintaining technical designs and construction documents and timeline.

What You’ll Be Doing

General Project Administration

• Monitor project schedules.
• Assist the Design Manager/s in reviewing current and future workload to determine staff assignments.
• Assist the Design Manager/s with researching and collecting information.
• Document and distribute all critical project information to appropriate team members and outside parties.
• Maintain professional and congenial relationship with all staff and consultants.
• Monitor the performance of the drafting personnel and provide assessment to Design Manager/s.
• Provide information, developmental support and training to Drafter and Designer team members.
  
  

Contract Document Production

• Host and/or attend Project Kick-off Meetings.
• Verify site-specific requirements and that approval has been obtained.
• Identify jurisdictional requirements i.e., applicable codes, submittal/plan check processes, etc.
• Develop “cartoon set” of drawings in advance of preparation of contract documents based on Association CAD standards.
• Determine and oversee the development of additional detailing as required.
• Review project finishes.
• Monitor the progress and quality of drawings. Verify, enforce compliance and perform periodic reviews to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Monitor the development and coordination of consultant drawings.
• Assist Design Manager/s in compiling project specification requirements and editing.
• Assist Designers and Drafters with preparing and submitting drawings for plan check. Review plan check comments and resubmit as required.
• Assist Designers and Drafters with issuing bid documents as directed by the Project Manager.
• Assist Designers and Drafters with revising plans, issuing addenda, and responding to contractor questions.
• Assist Designers and Drafters with issuing construction documents and construction change directives as directed by the Project Manager; and responding to contractor RFI’s during construction.
• Assist Design Manager/Project Team in closing out project, i.e., archiving files, drawings, etc.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related degree from four-year college required.
• Minimum 10 years of related architectural experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Job Captain or related role.
• Valid California Driver’s License, including state required levels of active auto insurance.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (latest version), Revit, and other business software.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project required.
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to contribute to a team environment and promote positive organization relations.
• Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
• Strong ability to self-motivate and be self-directed.
• Knowledge of codes. Able to successfully complete the permitting process with aid and supervision of the Design Manager and/or Project Manager.
• Able to professionally interact with building department officials, contractors, and consultants.
• Ability to accurately comprehend construction documents and specifications.
• Knowledge of addenda and construction change directive procedures.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods and practices.
• Understanding of architectural design and related fields.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Sketchup is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, SWPPP, AQMD and related requirements is preferred.
• California Architecture License preferred.
  
  

Competitve Benefits 

Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry. 

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DRUG TESTING POLICY

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.

For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.