Remote Architectural Job Captain – Retail
Location: Remote – Candidates must reside in the Central or Eastern Time Zone
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5+ years of professional architectural experience
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Architectural Job Captain to join our remote team and lead the production and coordination of retail-focused architectural projects. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, technically strong professional with 5+ years of architectural experience, advanced Revit skills, and a background working on fast-paced retail projects.
Experience with convenience stores, gas stations, quick-service restaurants (QSR), fast food, drive-thru facilities, multi-site retail, or similar high-volume commercial environments is strongly preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, coordinating with consultants and internal teams, and taking projects from early design through construction documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate architectural production for multiple retail projects simultaneously.
- Develop and maintain accurate Revit models and construction documents.
- Prepare and review plans, elevations, details, schedules, and other construction documentation.
- Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, MEP, civil, and other consultants.
- Manage project deadlines and ensure deliverables meet established quality standards.
- Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Architects, engineers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve design and documentation issues before they impact project schedules.
- Participate in project coordination meetings and communicate project status, issues, and deadlines.
- Assist with prototype adaptation and rollout of retail concepts across multiple locations.
- Help establish and maintain consistent drawing standards, templates, and Revit workflows.
- Review work produced by junior staff and provide technical guidance when needed.
- Coordinate revisions and respond to project comments throughout the design and construction documentation process.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional architectural experience.
- Strong professional experience with Revit and construction documentation.
- Experience working on retail or commercial projects.
- Strong understanding of architectural detailing and construction documents.
- Ability to independently manage drawing production and coordinate multiple projects.
- Strong knowledge of building codes and general construction practices.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.
- Must be located in the Central or Eastern Time Zone.
Preferred Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
- Convenience stores
- Gas stations / fuel stations
- Quick-service restaurants (QSR)
- Fast-food restaurants
- Drive-thru facilities
- Multi-site retail rollouts
- Retail tenant improvements
- Grocery or big-box retail
- Prototype-based retail programs
- High-volume, fast-paced architectural environments
Experience managing multiple locations or repeat/prototype projects is especially valuable.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who can step into a project and quickly understand what needs to be done. You should be comfortable working independently, managing deadlines, coordinating consultants, and producing high-quality Revit documentation without requiring significant day-to-day supervision.
You are detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment where priorities can change quickly. You know how to balance speed, accuracy, constructability, and client requirements.
Why Join Us?
- Fully remote position
- Work with a growing portfolio of retail and commercial projects
- Opportunity to work on high-volume, fast-paced projects
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunity for long-term growth and increased project responsibility
- Flexible remote work environment within the Central/Eastern Time Zones
