Interior Technical Architect - Job Captain

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.  We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.  Together we can achieve great things

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas:  We believe in a meritocracy of ideas.  We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.  

• Knowledge:  We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning.  We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.

• Product:  We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.

• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work.  Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.

• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration.  A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.

• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Interiors Technical Designer/Job Captain to join our team. This role is responsible for managing the technical development, coordination, and documentation of projects from design development through construction administration. The ideal candidate will collaborate with project teams, consultants, and clients to ensure successful project execution while maintaining design integrity, technical accuracy, and compliance with building codes and firm standards. This role will report to and work with the Technical Lead on the project/s to manage all technical aspects of the project.  

Position Responsibilities

• Generate construction documents in coordination with mechanical, building systems, codes and ADA requirements. 

• Be the main point of contact in the construction administration phase.  Attend project site meetings and write field observation reports, RFI responses.  Conduct shop drawing reviews.

• Coordinate the work of consultants including MEP, Acoustics, Structural and AV

• Attend meetings to ascertain the technical requirements to be incorporated in the construction documents.

• Actively lead a project with periodic supervision

• Produce, coordinate  and / or oversee presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D Models, drawings etc.

• Effective & actively collaborate both internally and externally with consultants and clients

• Integrate interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of distinct portions of large projects or entire projects of a small scale

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of building materials, systems, specifications etc.

• Manage time and workload of own work efforts and those of others.

 Leadership Responsibilities

• Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential.

• Directly supervises staff and is committed to direct reports’ professional development.

• Develops and engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews.

• In collaboration with team members, develops a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.

• Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities.

• Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.

• Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.

• Protects SOM from financial