Architectural Job Captain

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking an experienced Architectural Job Captain to join their client's dynamic team in California. The ideal candidate will have a strong architectural background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects efficiently. This role involves leading architectural projects from conception through to completion, ensuring all design and construction standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through all phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, entitlements, and construction administration.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate high‑quality construction document sets, ensuring accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with design standards.
• Manage and mentor project staff, delegating tasks and ensuring project milestones and design budgets are met.
• Oversee coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, civil, landscape, etc.) to ensure fully integrated drawing sets.
• Interpret, apply, and execute California Building Codes, ADA regulations, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Facilitate communication with local permitting authorities (AHJs) and manage responses to plan check comments.
• Review technical details, resolve complex design issues, and ensure constructability.
• Support on‑site construction administration tasks, including RFIs, submittals, and field observations.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team‑oriented work environment that supports innovation and problem‑solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional architectural experience, including experience in an architectural firm environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a NAAB‑accredited program.
• Strong, hands‑on experience using Revit for production and coordination.
• Proven experience with Type 1B and Type III podium residential projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of California Building Codes, ADA standards, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Experience working with local agencies (AHJs) and navigating the permitting process.
• Ability to lead team members, manage schedules, and maintain quality control across all project deliverables.
• LEED Accreditation or experience with sustainable design practices (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Required Work Hours

Monday through Friday, first shift.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package available, details to be discussed during the interview process.

Additional Details

Salary: $125,000 per year.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.