Job Captain

Job Title: Architectural Job Captain Job Description We are seeking an experienced Architectural Job Captain with 5-7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, motivate others, and participate actively in all phases of design assignments. This role involves programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, construction documentation, and construction administration. You will assist in the development of design concepts and provide graphic and visualization tools for client presentations. Candidates will also be involved in client design reviews and presentations, research manufacturers, and participate in the selection and presentation of building materials, fixtures, equipment, finishes, color palettes, artwork, and lighting. Responsibilities

- Perform and collaborate on all phases of design assignments.
- Assist with the development of design concepts.
- Provide graphic and visualization tools for client presentations.
- Participate actively in client design reviews and presentations.
- Research manufacturers and select building materials, fixtures, and finishes.
- Prepare floor plans, building elevations, interior layouts, and construction documentation.
- Assist in the construction administration phase of projects.
- Review submittals, finish samples, sketches, and shop drawings.
- Collaborate with consultants, engineers, interior designers, and the architectural team.

Essential Skills

- 5-7 years of experience in architecture.
- Proficiency with Revit.
- Experience in construction documentation and administration.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at various stages.
- Strong communication and client relationship management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
- Familiarity with the design process, including preparation of construction documents.
- Flexibility to work on a variety of project types.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project teams.

Work Environment Join a vibrant team in Annapolis, MD, working in a collaborative and energetic office environment. Enjoy benefits such as paid parking, group health insurance, a 401k plan, paid leave, and holidays. The firm provides a learning environment with opportunities for training and growth. Enjoy 3 weeks of personal leave, including vacation and sick leave, with an increase to 4 weeks after 5 years.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Annapolis,MD. 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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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
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