Job Captain

Walker Warner Architects Employer:
San Francisco, CA, USLocation:
Wed, Mar 13 '13Posted on:

Walker Warner Architects is seeking candidates for the position of Job Captain to work as part of a team to support the development and delivery of primarily high-end custom residential projects under the supervision of a Project Manager or Principal.

FIRM DESCRIPTION:
We are an award-winning San Francisco firm that has completed many residential, winery and hospitality projects in California, Hawaii, Idaho and Montana.  Our work is tailored to the uniqueness and diversity of each client and place, maintaining a consistent focus on design excellence, thorough project management and superior service.  We value passion, balance, respect, responsibility and excellence.  We believe in collaboration and the importance of team members being involved in projects from design conception to finish details, allowing for optimum engagement in the process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited degree in architecture
• Five to eight years of related professional experience including design and detailing experience on high-end custom residential projects
• Technical knowledge of Type V construction
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Demonstrated 3D modeling/BIM proficiency (ArchiCAD preferred)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Project Manager in development of the design and detailing
• Assume responsibility for the production, organization, coordination, thoroughness, and accuracy of the virtual building model and all documents in the drawing set
• Communicate with and coordinate the efforts of project team members, clients, consultants, contractors and agency officials
• Assist the Project Manager to track budget and schedule, organize workflow and anticipate required staff resources
• Work with the project team to produce presentation materials for client and agency presentations
• Research and specify materials, products and systems
• Attend jobsite meetings, issue supplemental instructions, review submittals and shop drawings during Construction Administration
• Coach and mentor junior staff, share experiences and lessons learned to increase the firm’s common knowledge
• Assist with other office-wide tasks that make day-to-day operations of the office possible

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
We offer a competitive compensation package including health insurance, dental and vision plans, long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K, profit sharing, as well as other incentive programs. Our work environment is friendly and dynamic, and we welcome participation in related activities, such as our co-ed summer softball team.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Submit cover letter, resume and portfolio samples, with indication of your role on the projects submitted, via email only - combined size not to exceed 5 MB. We will acknowledge receipt of your information, but due to the volume of resumes received, only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted. Please no hard copies, walk-ins or telephone calls. Reposting this job description elsewhere is not permitted.

Thomas Hendricks
Walker Warner Architects
E-mail: jobposting@walker-warner.com

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