What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Captain position at AIA Colorado?
CCY is looking for a talented and passionate Job Captain with 4-7 years of experience, to join our collaborative culture in the Rocky Mountains!
A Job Captain at CCY produces comprehensive design and production documents with a strong emphasis on technical project delivery and documentation accuracy. The role involves providing knowledgeable input on a range of project elements, ensuring technical precision, constructability, and adherence to documentation standards. The Job Captain must demonstrate an understanding of the construction process, experience managing detailed construction documents, specifications, and submittals, and supporting quality assurance protocols. They will oversee the production of drawings, details, schedules, and technical reports, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance. The candidate should be adept at coordinating with consultants, reviewing RFIs, and addressing technical challenges during construction—all vital to successful project delivery.
Additionally, the ability to balance strong design sensibility with technical feasibility is essential, including the production of compelling visual presentations, renderings, and graphics that clearly communicate the design intent. Limited client contact is anticipated; effective internal communication is key. The role offers opportunities to expand design and technical leadership and develop mastery in documentation processes.
CCY does not offer remote positions. The position requires candidates collaborate and be present in our design studio in Basalt, Colorado. Team members may work from home one day per week, with the expectation of being physically present in the office during regular business hours the remaining four days.
Specific Responsibilities Include
CCY Architects Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
A Job Captain at CCY produces comprehensive design and production documents with a strong emphasis on technical project delivery and documentation accuracy. The role involves providing knowledgeable input on a range of project elements, ensuring technical precision, constructability, and adherence to documentation standards. The Job Captain must demonstrate an understanding of the construction process, experience managing detailed construction documents, specifications, and submittals, and supporting quality assurance protocols. They will oversee the production of drawings, details, schedules, and technical reports, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance. The candidate should be adept at coordinating with consultants, reviewing RFIs, and addressing technical challenges during construction—all vital to successful project delivery.
Additionally, the ability to balance strong design sensibility with technical feasibility is essential, including the production of compelling visual presentations, renderings, and graphics that clearly communicate the design intent. Limited client contact is anticipated; effective internal communication is key. The role offers opportunities to expand design and technical leadership and develop mastery in documentation processes.
CCY does not offer remote positions. The position requires candidates collaborate and be present in our design studio in Basalt, Colorado. Team members may work from home one day per week, with the expectation of being physically present in the office during regular business hours the remaining four days.
Specific Responsibilities Include
- Lead the creation of accurate, detailed construction documents (elevations, sections, details, schedules) ensuring technical accuracy and design compliance.
- Maintain high standards for quality control, assist with QA/QC reviews, and implement best practices in documentation.
- Develop and coordinate technical construction specifications aligned with project design and sustainability goals.
- Prepare and review submittals, RFIs, change orders, and shop drawings, ensuring clear communication and proper documentation.
- Conduct site visits, construction phase reviews, and RFI responses to confirm adherence to design intent and technical requirements.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical, constructability, and coordination issues.
- Manage document production across disciplines, ensuring clarity, completeness, and timely delivery.
- Lead and assure documentation standards and procedures to reduce errors and streamline project delivery.
- Support the integration of details, building codes, and standards into all project phases.
- Support sustainability reporting and compliance documentation, from design through construction.
CCY Architects Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
- Health Insurance: Paid 100% of premium.
- Vision and Dental Insurance: Paid at 65% of premium.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Wellness and Athletic Reimbursement
- This is an in-person role based at our Basalt, Colorado design studio; remote or hybrid work is not available.
- 4-7 years of applied professional experience, with demonstrated expertise in producing and managing technical construction documentation.
- An NAAB-accredited professional degree in architecture.
- Exceptionally strong graphic, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Comprehensive experience in consultant management, coordination, and technical problem solving.
- Skilled in detailing and technical documentation, experience in design phases.
- Revit literacy is required.
- Fluent in Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office Suite, as well as hand and digital sketching and rendering techniques.
- Working technical knowledge of building codes, standards, construction practices, and structural systems.