Job Captain

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required), one location

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year


Full Job Description

Nielsen Studios, located in the heart of the Bay Area, is a team of innovative design thinkers and creative problem-solvers. With over sixty years of collective experience, our team uses a combination of their proven design skills and the latest technology and systems to help our clients reach their goals through calculated planning and design decisions.

We are uniquely positioned as an architecture-led design-build firm, successfully meeting our client’s needs from beginning to end. Our top priorities are shuttling our clients through the complexities of each project in a first-class manner while also creating lasting responsible design solutions for the built environment. Our process is rooted in creative problem-solving. With decades of experience in projects that vary from adaptive reuse of commercial spaces, hospitality, retail, medical, sustainable custom single family homes and multifamily residential, our goal is to do excellent work and bring value to our clients.

Job Purpose

Manages a team of designers and architects, and coordinates most, if not all, aspects of projects from the conception stage and design through construction and project completion, working in both the office and field. Organizes, and reviews building plans, making sure projects meet environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards. Monitors project performance and progress, and assures the architectural teams meet quality, schedule, contractual, and budget goals and that all phases of the construction process are in compliance with building plans and project deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Implement client projects through the leadership of project teams; Provide leadership to client and team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule

  • Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and contractors

  • Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors

  • Track and manage the financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings and collections)

  • Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out

  • Involvement in business development and leading project proposals

  • Participates in evaluating and selecting architectural and engineering consultants.

  • Interacts with engineers, contractors, and construction personnel.

  • Collaborates with governmental agencies and selected project architectural firms.

  • Interprets and implements building codes.

  • Tracks the financial aspect of the projects.

  • Manages the preparation of construction documents by others.

  • Assumes responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and internal approval of materials and construction.

  • Participates in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related experience, managing projects and teams on projects

  • Ability to communicate in English in written and verbal form with the project team

  • Professional license or certification preferred

  • Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects

  • Experience with the full project lifecycle, through post-occupancy

  • Working knowledge of Bluebeam

  • Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

  • Strong technical understanding of architectural design, interior and furniture design

  • Excellent time management and organization skills

  • Experience with project management software, such as BQE Core and  Basecamp a plus

  • Experience with office software, such as G Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Evernote, and Dropbox a plus

  • Must be eligible to work in the US.

Super Star Abilities

● Ownership and accountability for firm-wide success
● Excel in a team-based and fast-paced environment
● Superior leadership, communication skills and highly organized
● Anticipate potential challenges or obstacles and timely identify and implement solutions
● Think strategically and participate in executive-level planning
● Attention to detail
● Flexibility
● Possess initiative


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stand for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Flexible schedule

  • Flexible spending account

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development assistance

  • Retirement plan

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • DAILY LUNCH!!

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Santa Cruz, CA 95062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location


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