Ruhnau Clarke Architects is currently in a growth mode and we are looking for employees who are driven and love a challenge. We currently have positions available in our Riverside office for a Job Captain / Project Leader. We are architects specializing in K-12, higher educational facilities, public use projects and medical facilities.  Ruhnau Clarke Architects offers excellent benefits and compensation commensurate with experience. 

Talent Summary:
Responsible for managing small projects in all phases.  Assist in architectural problem solving.  Assist Project Manager in preparing budget and schedules, and in monitoring adherence to work plan.  Interact with consultants and agencies.  Ability to work with a team on larger projects. 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.

  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice desired.

  • Minimum of two (2) years Revit experience.

Technical:

  • Possess knowledge of drawing setup, layers, plotting/publishing, dimensions, families, attributes, purge/audit/recover, and back up files and view templates.

  • Prepare complex plans, elevations and details under guidance of supervisor.

  • Demonstrate CAD competency in advance commands of editing requirements, drawings set up for any type of project, management and use of all CAD files and resolution of any related CAD issues on Ruhnau Clarke Architects’ CAD platform.

  • Understand technical terminology of the architectural and construction industry.

  • Be proficient with Ruhnau Clarke Architects’ documentation and office practice systems.

  • SketchUp desirable but not required.

  • DSA experience is a plus.

  • OSHPD experience preferred but not required.

Design:

  • Support the design team and ensure that the design intent is followed through all phases.

  • Participate in office design charettes.

  • Proficient in the documentation of project design in CAD such as three-dimensional modeling, product, or material research.

Supervision and Delegation:

  • Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants and vendors.

  • Ability to delegate assignments to support staff and always be respectful.

  • Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges.

  • Set goals, prioritize, and plan work activities for self-management and use time efficiently.

  • Estimate hours for assigned tasks and finish tasks within agreed-upon budged hours for the task.

Communication and Collaboration:

  • Listen and communicate effectively and professionally.

  • Asks questions about assignments when unclear.

  • Coordinate projects with team members and consultants for conflicts and discrepancies.

  • Ability to apprise supervisor for status of work.

  • Ability to correspond effectively with consultants for CAD files and minor directives.

  • Attend professional activities outside of the office.

  • Assist in preparation for interviews and proposals.

  • Always be professional and respectful in interactions with clients and consultants.

  • Ability to work with a team on larger projects.

If interested, please complete and submit the following form.