Architecture that enhances quality of life.
COAR is an abbreviation of the term: COmmunity ARchitects. Community is at the heart of everything we do and every project we complete. Communities can be small or large, but they’re never singular. They tend to be layered, complex, and diverse. More importantly, they reflect the groups of individuals that are integrated into each and every project: The end users, stakeholders, patrons, partners, designers, builders, and residents.
At COAR Design Group, we create spaces that bring people together and serve the community.
To expand our team working out of the San Diego, CA office, we are actively seeking a design-focused Job Captain. At COAR, Job Captains work closely with the internal and extended project team to create design and construction documents in Revit. Job Captains are intimately involved in the project and primarily responsible for creating and coordinating the architectural set of drawings.
In this specific role, we are seeking an individual with experience in design focusing on both form and function to work closely with the Design Principal to help with our community-focused projects.
At COAR Design Group, we value each and every one of our team members and their unique skills and experiences that help to create our well-rounded and collaborative culture. We are creators, facilitators, and problem-solvers. We focus on delivering solutions that positively impact communities and approach each challenge with enthusiasm, an open mind, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Collaborates with the Design Principal for design critiques and pin-ups.
Uses Revit and Enscape to create renderings and VR walkthroughs.
Prepares drawings in Revit that adhere to office standards.
Assists project team/manager in developing construction documents for permitting, bidding, and construction.
Participates in multiple concurrent projects from start to finish during design development and construction document phases.
Develops and communicates design ideas and technical information related to the project, including:
Design presentations
Client meetings
Detailing and hand sketching
Assists in the development of a design through:
Sketches
Electronic models
Diagrams
Massing studies
Other visual formats
Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
Assists in:
Site analysis
Research of concept
Benchmarks
Typology and precedents
Provides input to the design and construction schedule – communicates the technical implications of design decisions.
Responsible for the development and coordination of drawings and specifications, including:
Program requirements
Code and agency compliance
Schedule commitments
Product research
Building systems
Organizes and coordinates with the architectural and engineering team to execute the work in an orderly, timely, and coordinated manner.
Attends project team and client meetings as required.
Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
Provides support for any tasks required for the successful completion of the project.
Qualifications / Candidate Requirements:
Required:
Working experience/proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office.
Ability to function comfortably, collaborate, communicate, gain trust and confidence, and deal effectively with a wide range of individuals, including:
Consultants
Contractors
Vendors
Clients
COAR Design Group team
Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with the building program.
Efficiency in all phases of project development from schematic design through contract administration.
Basic knowledge of:
Building construction systems
Means and methods
Materials
Industry-associated standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced design environment with concurrent projects and responsibilities.
Strong communication skills.
Preferred:
Ability to use Enscape or comparable software to produce photorealistic renderings and virtual reality walkthroughs.
Experience with:
Adobe Creative Suite
Bluebeam Studio
Smartsheet
Revizto
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Revit and a broad understanding of the software and its capabilities is required.
Firm Size: Medium (15-50)
Salary Range: $70,000-$95,000
How to Apply: Please email resume and link to portfolio if available to careers@coargroup.com
Website: http://coargroup.com
Key Contact & Title: Meghan Schueller, Director of Operations
