Job Captain

Job Title: Job Captain Job Description
The Job Captain supports complex government and public-sector projects, including Department of Defense facilities, manufacturing plants, testing laboratories, and fire stations. In this role, you lead the production of construction documents, coordinate closely with consultants and internal teams, and support project delivery from design development through construction administration. You contribute to the long-term growth of a firm that has recently secured multiple large federal contracts, while helping to deliver high-quality, code-compliant projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of design and construction documents using Revit from schematic design through construction documents.
- Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and clients to ensure project goals, scope, and quality standards are consistently met.
- Assist the Project Architect and Project Manager in maintaining and monitoring project schedules and budgets.
- Conduct code research and ensure all design and construction documents comply with local building codes and accessibility standards.
- Participate in project meetings and manage communication between stakeholders throughout all project phases.
- Review shop drawings, requests for information (RFIs), and submittals during construction administration to ensure alignment with design intent.
- Support project delivery on federal and public-sector projects, including government, public works, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
- Collaborate with engineering and specialty consultants to coordinate different building systems and components.
- Mentor junior staff, provide guidance on detailing and documentation, and contribute to a collaborative studio culture.
- Apply knowledge of various building components, including steel construction, tilt-up concrete, pre-manufactured buildings, and masonry, to produce accurate and constructible details.
- Ensure design and documentation quality by performing internal reviews and incorporating feedback from project leaders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of standards, workflows, and best practices related to Revit and construction documentation.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Job Captain, with a total of 6 to 8 years of professional architectural experience.
- Proficiency in Revit at a high level (approximately 8 out of 10) with at least 2 years of consistent, hands-on use for production.
- Demonstrated experience working on projects from schematic design (SD) through construction documents (CD), including at least 2 projects completed through these phases.
- Experience leading the production of construction documents for building projects.
- Experience working on federal or government projects and familiarity with associated standards and processes.
- Experience with at least one of the following building components: steel construction, tilt-up concrete, pre-manufactured buildings, or masonry.
- Ability to conduct code research and apply local building codes and accessibility standards to design and documentation.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience mentoring or guiding junior staff.
- Strong coordination skills for working with internal teams, consultants, and clients.
- Ability to review and respond to shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals during construction administration.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder coordination and documentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with government, public works, commercial, or mixed-use projects.
- Experience detailing wall and section assemblies and ensuring constructibility.
- Revit Architecture experience, including modeling, documentation, and coordination workflows.
- Familiarity with different building systems and materials, particularly steel and masonry.
- Interest in long-term professional growth within a firm focused on federal and public-sector work.
- Ability to contribute positively to a collaborative studio culture and support team-based project delivery.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Interest in continuous improvement of Revit standards and construction document quality.
Work Environment
The role follows a hybrid work schedule with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You work in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option to work from home on Monday and Friday. The standard schedule consists of four 9-hour days and a half day on Friday, with typical hours of either 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including a 1-hour lunch break, and a Friday schedule of approximately 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The environment supports long-term stability and growth, offering exposure to exciting federal projects and a studio culture that values mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality design and documentation. Work is primarily conducted using Revit and related tools for design and construction documentation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Vegas, NV.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Las Vegas,NV.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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