ASPEN STREET ARCHITECTS, INC. (ASAI)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
SENIOR JOB CAPTAIN

Summary:

Responsible for coordinating and leading the architectural drafting/production team, assigned to various architectural and/or engineering projects, in developing documents.  Assists project team leader, (President/Senior Architect/Architect I.-IV.), with project administration from schematic design through construction administration. May perform moderately complex architectural assignments and may be responsible for the daily design or technical development of a project. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (It is not the intent for this to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this position.)

• Responsible for generation and coordination of architectural and building systems, details, drawings and specifications;
• Generates and/or manages development of architectural contract documents;
• Functions as detailer to the extent necessary to complete projects on schedule and within budget;
• Assists in daily design or technical development of projects;
• Participates in evaluation, selection, and application of standard architectural techniques, procedures;
• Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables;
• Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions;
• Coordinates project teams of consultants and other architects;
• Ability to complete an entire architectural project from concept through working drawings;
• Reviews contractor submittals for adherence to specifications;
• Effectively utilizes computer assisted design software programs, (extraordinary comfort with AutoCad and ADT required), as an aid in developing architectural projects;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university and three plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must possess current driver's license

 Supervisory Responsibilities:                              

• Senior Job Captains may be required to supervise project team, including production staff and consultants;
• May supervise and/or coordinate the work of others who assist in specific assignments.

Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health and safety hazards.  Noise level and temperature are moderate.  Minimal lifting or climbing is required.  Some travel such as, but not limited to, other offices, work sites, seminars, and business related errands is required; may require employee to drive, or fly, including use of company aircraft. Requires operating office machines such as, but not limited to, computers, copiers, phone and fax.

Communication Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, architectural specifications and procedure manuals.  Possesses ability to write routine reports, correspondence and transmittals; is able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability and/or Critical Thinking:
Possesses the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction.  Constructive thinking and alternative short to long term solutions must be considered.  Action plans must be developed and implemented.