Our company located in California is looking for a Job Captain for our Architecture firm.
The Job Captain – Survey supports the production and quality control of as-built and existing-conditions documentation for tenant improvement, retail, restaurant, and commercial projects. This role is responsible for translating field survey data, including point cloud scans, field notes, and site photography, into accurate drawing sets, and for supporting QA/QC review of survey-based deliverables across multiple active projects.
The position requires strong production skills in AutoCAD and Revit, working familiarity with point cloud and laser scanning workflows, and a solid understanding of how field-verified existing conditions inform downstream architectural and engineering documentation.
Note: this requisition was provided to Arena as a structured screening-question template rather than a narrative job description. The Essential Duties, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, and Education/Experience sections below have been built directly from Menemsha's stated screening criteria to maintain consistency with the firm's other Architecture and Professional Services requisitions in this packet.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Produce and revise architectural as-built and existing-conditions drawings from field notes, site photography, sketches, and laser scan/point cloud data.
- Review drawings against field notes, site photos, sketches, and scan data to verify dimensional and conditional accuracy.
- Perform QA/QC review of survey drawings and existing-condition documents, checking for completeness, dimensional accuracy, and conflicts with field-verified conditions.
- Prepare or support Site Investigation Reports (SIRs) or similar field-condition documentation for active projects.
- Identify missing or conflicting field information during production and escalate to the appropriate Project Manager or Director.
- Apply working knowledge of basic MEP systems, including visible HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and electrical components, to as-built documentation.
- Coordinate with field survey staff, Project Managers, and architectural teams to ensure as-built deliverables meet project and program standards.
- Maintain organized project files, scan data, field notes, and production trackers in accordance with company standards.
- Support multiple active retail, restaurant, commercial, office, and tenant improvement projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for as-built and existing-conditions drawing production.
- Experience using point cloud data as part of drawing production or QA review; familiarity with Autodesk ReCap, Faro Scene, or similar point cloud/scanning software preferred.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam for markup, review, and field-note coordination.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies between field data and existing drawings.
- Working understanding of basic MEP systems (visible HVAC, plumbing, lighting, electrical components) as they relate to as-built documentation.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to support multiple active projects simultaneously.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting field discrepancies and coordinating with internal teams.
Education and Experience
- Experience in architectural as-built surveys, existing conditions documentation, or survey-based production required.
- Demonstrated experience using point cloud data as part of drawing production or QA review.
- Experience performing QA/QC reviews of survey drawings or existing-condition documents.
- Experience with Site Investigation Reports (SIRs) or similar field-condition documentation preferred.
- Experience across retail, restaurant, commercial, office, or tenant improvement project types preferred.
Preferred Attributes
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership over drawing accuracy.
- Comfortable identifying and resolving missing or conflicting field information without close supervision.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment while supporting multiple active projects at once.
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based in a collaborative survey and architectural production environment, with periodic site visits for field verification as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Pet Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off and Holidays, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, and Direct Deposit.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a dynamic, supportive work environment.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Happy hour
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
