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Job Title: Architectural Job Captain / Architectural Designer
Job Description
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Architectural Job Captain or Designer to lead the production of design deliverables, construction documentation, and construction administration tasks. You will coordinate multiple architectural projects, ensure compliance with applicable codes, and guide teams in delivering high-quality contract documents on time and within scope. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys balancing design leadership, technical documentation, and project coordination while mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities
This is an on-site role based in a Las Vegas office. The standard schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The position is classified as salary exempt. The studio culture emphasizes work-life balance, with a strong focus on allowing team members to do their jobs effectively and then enjoy their time outside of work, resulting in overtime being rarely required. Leadership actively supports professional growth and invests in employees’ development. The team offers a collaborative and supportive environment, with approximately three weeks of paid time off, quarterly office events, and periodically catered lunches that foster a positive and engaging workplace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Vegas, NV.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Job Description
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Architectural Job Captain or Designer to lead the production of design deliverables, construction documentation, and construction administration tasks. You will coordinate multiple architectural projects, ensure compliance with applicable codes, and guide teams in delivering high-quality contract documents on time and within scope. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys balancing design leadership, technical documentation, and project coordination while mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate the production of high-quality contract documents based on prototype and project-specific requirements.
- Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities of multiple architectural projects to ensure they remain on schedule and within scope.
- Ensure all designs and documents comply with applicable building codes, regulations, and standards.
- Guide and support the extended team in creating complete design and construction document packages.
- Collaborate closely with Project Architects and Project Managers to maintain the design vision and project intent throughout all phases.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to achieve successful project delivery.
- Provide mentorship, direction, and feedback to junior design staff to support their professional growth.
- Lead the preparation of construction documents and permit sets, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and coordination among disciplines.
- Participate in construction administration tasks as needed, supporting the project team through the construction phase.
- Work independently and communicate effectively with team members, including in remote collaboration settings.
- Take projects from schematic design through to completed construction documents, ensuring design continuity and technical quality.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Architectural Designer, Job Captain, Project Manager, or Project Architect.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working on government, public works, or large-scale tenant improvement (TI) projects.
- Strong proficiency in Revit (rated 8/10) for architectural design and documentation.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (rated 8/10) for architectural design and documentation.
- Demonstrated experience taking at least one project from schematic design through to construction documents.
- Extensive experience assembling construction documents and permit sets.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality output.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a remote or hybrid collaboration environment.
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations relevant to K–12, public works, or large-scale TI projects.
- Proficiency in architectural design, including coordination of design intent with technical documentation.
- Experience working on large-scale tenant improvement (TI) projects, K–12 facilities, or public works projects.
- Experience in Revit Architecture for integrated design and documentation workflows.
- Experience in construction documentation and construction administration tasks.
- Interest in mentoring and developing junior design staff.
- Comfort collaborating with Project Architects and Project Managers to maintain project vision and quality.
- Desire to grow within a supportive environment where leadership invests in professional development.
This is an on-site role based in a Las Vegas office. The standard schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The position is classified as salary exempt. The studio culture emphasizes work-life balance, with a strong focus on allowing team members to do their jobs effectively and then enjoy their time outside of work, resulting in overtime being rarely required. Leadership actively supports professional growth and invests in employees’ development. The team offers a collaborative and supportive environment, with approximately three weeks of paid time off, quarterly office events, and periodically catered lunches that foster a positive and engaging workplace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Vegas, NV.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Las Vegas,NV. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000