Job Captain

Company Description: SIM Architects, Inc. is an award-winning, design-focused architecture firm headquartered in downtown Lafayette. For over 30 years, the firm has specialized in educational, residential, institutional, commercial, and community-focused projects in both the private and public sectors. SIM Architects is dedicated to creating environments that inspire, enrich daily life, and remain efficient, resilient, and cost-effective. The practice emphasizes collaboration, transparency, attentive listening, strategic planning, and energetic teamwork with clients and consultants. Services range from architecture, planning, interiors to sustainable design.

Role Description: The Job Captain role at SIM Architects, Inc. is a full-time, on-site position based in Lafayette, CA. The Job Captain coordinates day-to-day project activities, including developing detailed construction documents, managing Revit/CAD production, and organizing project files and documentation. This role supports the Project Architect and Project Manager with technical detailing, code research, and preparation of drawings and specifications from schematic design through construction administration. The Job Captain collaborates closely with internal team members and external consultants to ensure design intent, quality standards, schedules, and budgets are maintained. Additional responsibilities include participating in client meetings, assisting with agency submittals, and supporting project closeout tasks.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated proficiency in architectural production tools such as Revit, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite, with strong 2D/3D drafting, graphics, and modeling skills.Solid understanding of building codes, construction detailing, and technical documentation, including experience preparing documents across various project phases.Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including managing deadlines, documentation, consultant communications, and multi-phase project workflows.Effective collaboration and communication abilities, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams and participating in client and consultant meetings.Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field; progress toward licensure or architectural registration is preferred.3 to 5 years of experience with educational, residential, institutional, or community-focused projects and familiarity with sustainable design principles are beneficial.Ability to work on-site in Lafayette, CA, handle multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail within a fast-paced studio environment.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Excellent career opportunities in a stable design-oriented firm. We offer competitive salaries and benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, holidays, PTO and 401(k) with matching in addition to a collaborative, healthy, stable and vibrant work environment with life/work balance. 

Our main office is located in downtown Lafayette within walking distance of all major transit systems, including the Lafayette BART Station.

If you meet the qualifications, please submit a cover letter, resume, and samples of work via PDF-formatted electronic copy (maximum 5MB) only. Please reference “Job Captain” as the subject on all communications related to this job listing. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

Please check out the link to our Podcast below as well as our LinkedIn sites for additional overview of SIM Architects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMfHkUYb1Xs

Please email your cover letter, resume and sample of work to: 

Director of Human Resources

SIM Architects, Inc.

3675 Mount Diablo Blvd., Suite 310  

Lafayette, CA 94549        

Email: [email protected]