Architectural Job Captain

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a talented and highly motivated Architectural Job Captain for immediate employment in our Seattle, Washington office. The Architectural Job Captain will work with project teams under the direction of the Project Architect. Active engagement and support of our collaborative and iterative design process is essential, along with the desire to seek innovative design solutions while providing unique perspectives on the built environment.

The successful candidate will be proactive with strong verbal, organizational and technical skills to effectively coordinate with architectural design teams as well as engineering design professionals. Aviation is the primary market sector served from the Seattle office.

This is an opportunity to apply your talents to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects in an environment committed to excellence in innovation, technical quality and client service.

US West Buildings & Places has a vast market spread and geography, providing opportunities across a wide range of project typologies, including Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial and Process, Transportation, Aviation, Sports and Federal market sectors across the western United States and beyond. As a dynamic team of Architects, Planners, and Engineers we strive to incorporate beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects.

Job Summary

The Architectural Job Captain will participate in projects from conceptual design phase through completion of construction.

Responsible for providing architectural guidance, analysis, studies and recommendations for a specialized segment of the Architectural Discipline within the schedules and budget of an assigned project.

• Provide architectural design and support on complex projects.
• Develop contract documents through all phases of design (SD, DD, CD)
•  Prepare architectural plans, elevations, sections, details, and specifications
• Coordinate quality control reviews of contract documents prior to issuance to client
• Coordinate internal AECOM and external A/E disciplines for successful outcomes during construction
• Coordinate and attend design reviews with clients, project managers, and municipal agencies
• Highly proficient in Revit, Autodesk 360, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Architecture and +4 years of experience with an architectural firm or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 6 or more years of professional experience with an architectural firm
• Must be committed to working towards licensure or already licensed.
• Technical skills related to planning, architectural design and detailing
• Experience coordinating work with a variety of disciplines: civil, landscape, and MEPS
• Diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields
• Aviation, commercial and/or transportation project experience strongly desired
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly Proficient in 3D modeling software: Revit, Sketchup and/or Rhino
• Excellent communication skills with peers, clients and contractors
•  Ability to work as team player with peers
• Experience with construction administration and permitting processes

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