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LK Architecture

Job Captain - Retail/Restaurants

LK Architecture, Wichita, KS, United States


JOB CAPTAIN I and II Architectural

Min. Required Years of Experience:                                      FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Captain I: 1 years, Good Performance

Job Captain II: 2 years, Excellent to Superior Performance

Required Education : Professional degree in Architecture from NAAB accredited university is preferred.

Licensure : Not required, however work must be overseen by Licensed Professional.

Level of Experience: Intermediate

Reports to: Project Architect, Project Manager, Production Architect or Job Captain II

Level of Supervision: Works moderately independent in production of the construction drawings with major decisions made by supervisors. Works under general supervision.

General Description:

  • Able to perform all activities required by the CAD DRAFTER Architectural position
  • Is the primary responsible party for organizing and producing the Design Development and Construction drawings under the direction of Project Manager or Project Architect.
  • Interprets, understands and coordinates with other discipline's drawings (MEP, Structural, etc.)
  • Has basic understanding of the project Contract Documents concerning Schedule, Project Budget Hours, Change Orders, ASI, and Contract requirements.

Communication Skills: Shall have good written and oral communication skills.

Level of Judgement Regarding Projects and Design : Independent judgement is expected depending on experience level but consults with their Project Manager or Project Architect on most decisions.

Mentoring: More experienced personnel are expected to help less experienced personnel develop the skills needed to be a quality JOB CAPTAIN or CAD DRAFTER Architectural.

Client Relationship: Some client interaction is expected in the absence of the Project Manager or Project Architect, but not the primary client contact.

Production of Construction Documents:

  • Construction Documents : Expected to organize the production of and coordinate the construction documents utilizing Revit and/or AutoCAD for assigned projects.
  • Codes: Expected to have good working understanding and knowledge of applicable codes.
  • Project Schedules and Budgets : Responsible for completing tasks as necessary, within the budgeted hours given, to meet project needs and Supervisor's expectations.
  • Meetings : Attends in-house meetings as required, regardless of location and/or time of day.
  • Reports: None
  • Quality Control: Expected to review his/her own as well as work of less experienced staff to ensure quality of drawings and specifications on assigned projects.
  • Software: Expected to be proficient in Revit or on a path to acquire proficiency.

Office Hours : Standard office hours. Flexible schedule available. 

Travel: None expected.

Performance Metrics:

  • Good to Excellent/Peer evaluation(s) for Job Captain I
  • Excellent to Superior/Peer evaluation for Job Captain II
  • Accuracy of completed drawings
  • Quickness and efficiency of drafting
  • Billable hours efficiency percentage (utilization ratio).