About Us
Dexterous Creative Contractors & Design, Inc. is a growing design-build firm specializing in custom residential and commercial construction, remodeling, and architectural design. By managing both design and construction under one team, we create a more coordinated experience from the initial concept through project completion.
We are seeking a motivated and well-rounded Junior Architect / Project Engineer who is interested in both the creative and technical sides of the building process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an architectural background who wants to gain hands-on construction experience and understand how projects are designed, permitted, coordinated, and built.
Position Summary
This is a hybrid role supporting both our architectural and construction teams. The selected candidate will assist with architectural drawings, design development, permit coordination, and consultant coordination while also supporting active construction projects through RFIs, submittals, procurement tracking, meeting documentation, and field coordination.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable communicating with different project participants, and willing to divide their time between the office and if needed construction sites. We are looking for someone who wants to grow into a well-rounded design-build professional—not someone interested exclusively in design or exclusively supporting the construction.
Architectural and Design Responsibilities
- Assist with site measurements, field verification, as-built drawings, and existing-condition documentation.
- Prepare architectural drawings, plans, elevations, sections, details, and presentation materials.
- Support schematic design, design development, and construction-document phases.
- Create and update 3D models, renderings, finish schedules, and material presentations.
- Assist with building-code research and applicable jurisdictional requirements.
- Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy, civil, and other consultants.
- Assist with plan-check comments, permit corrections, and drawing revisions.
- Review shop drawings and product information for general consistency with the design documents.
- Maintain organized drawing files, project records, and design documentation.
- Participate in client, consultant, and internal design meetings.
Project Engineering and Construction Responsibilities
- Assist project managers and site superintendents with day-to-day project coordination.
- Prepare, distribute, and track requests for information, submittals, and material approvals.
- Maintain procurement logs, RFI logs, submittal logs, change-order logs, and project action-item lists.
- Help document potential changes in scope, cost, and project duration.
- Prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes, progress reports, and follow-up lists.
- Coordinate information among clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
- Assist with subcontractor and vendor proposal reviews and scope comparisons.
- Track material selections, lead times, fabrication schedules, and delivery dates.
- Visit project sites to verify existing conditions, document progress, and identify coordination issues.
- Assist with inspection scheduling, correction tracking, punch lists, and project closeout documentation.
- Help ensure that current drawings and project information are properly communicated to the field.
- Support the team in identifying conflicts between design documents and actual field conditions before they affect construction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Approximately 1–4 years of relevant architectural, construction, or design-build experience preferred.
- Experience producing architectural drawings and construction documents.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit, and Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with SketchUp, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, or rendering software is beneficial.
- Basic understanding of residential construction methods, materials, and sequencing.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and consultant drawings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow assignments through completion.
- Comfortable working in an office and visiting active construction sites.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local project-site visits.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with a design-build firm, general contractor, or residential architecture firm.
- Experience with custom homes, high-end residential projects, additions, or major remodels.
- Familiarity with California building codes and local permitting processes.
- Experience with RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, or construction administration.
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills.
- Interest in architectural licensure, construction management, or long-term project management.
What We Are Looking For
The right candidate will:
- Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow up without repeated reminders.
- Ask questions when information is unclear instead of making unsupported assumptions.
- Communicate professionally with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and field personnel.
- Be willing to learn both architectural design and construction operations.
- Understand that successful design-build projects require collaboration between the office and field.
- Be comfortable switching between drawings, project documentation, meetings, and site coordination.
- Identify potential problems early and help the team develop practical solutions.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, accountability, and a genuine desire to grow with the company.
Benefits
- Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
- AXP Hours Sign Off
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
- Résumé
- Work samples or architectural portfolio, if available
- Brief introduction describing your experience with architectural design and construction coordination
- Availability to begin employment
Dexterous Creative Contractors & Design, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and the needs of the company.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
