Job Captain

Westside Designis a design practice driven by innovation and efficiency, redefining how homes are designed and built on LAswestside. Born from a powerhouse collaboration withWestside Build, our team brings together decades of high-end single-family residential design experience, spec buildingexpertise, andcutting-edgedigital fabrication/technological integration to deliver exceptional homes at an approachable price point.

Westside Designis a young and dynamic studio dedicated to crafting homes that are thoughtful, high-quality, and deeply connected to their context. Our projects range from internal spec developments to client-driven custom homes and fire rebuilds for communitiesimpactedby the recent wildfires.

We believegreat designis never a one-size-fits-all solution. Every home should reflect the people who live in it, the land its built on, and the broader environment. Our approach is joyful yet rigorous, experimental yet rooted in craftsmanship guiding clients through a collaborative, design-forward process to create homes that are elevated, personal, and enduring.

Werecommitted to designing resilient homes faster, smarter, and better. By integrating advanced technology, digital fabrication, and offsite construction, we cut through inefficiencies, reduce costs, and accelerate timelines in partnership with our build team.

This is a modern approach to architectural design and construction, built for todays world. Andwerejust getting started.

As we launch this new practice,werelooking for design-forward, ambitious collaborators who are excited to push boundaries, rethink workflows, and shape the future of homes in Los Angeles.

Job CaptainDescription

We are seeking a Job Captain to join our growing team, supporting the design and delivery of bespoke single-family residential projects. The Job Captain playsa central rolein developing technical documentation, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring project quality from design development through construction. This is an excellent opportunity for an architect who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys technical detailing, and is passionate about producing high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop BIM models and documentation in Revit for permitting and construction

• Ensure all documentation meets project timelines and established quality standards

• Coordinate and incorporate documentation from external consultants (e.g., structural, civil, MEP) into models and documentation

• Identifyand resolve technical coordination issues in BIM models

• Activelyidentifydesign/technical issues and propose solutions

• Communicate outstanding coordination issues to Project Architect (or Project Lead) for review and resolution

• Update models and drawings in response to code compliance requirements, technicalcoordinationand design revisions

• Ensure consistency with company CAD/BIM standards and documentation best practices

• Perform regular QAQC reviews to ensure drawings are complete, coordinated and internally consistent prior to QAQC milestones with Technical Director

• Manage work to follow project deadlines; alert leadership to potential delays and propose recovery actions

• Work closely with all team members to support smooth project delivery, coordination workflows, and design documentation efforts

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors orMasters degree in Architecturefrom an accredited institution

• 3-7 years of professional experience working on custom single-family residential projects (ideally in Los Angeles)

• Proficiencyin Revit, including project setup, modeling, detailing, and documentation workflows

• Proficiencyin AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and SketchUp desired

• Interest in architectural detailing, technical coordination, and document standards

• Strong communicationand team collaboration skills

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Benefits

Why Westside Build?

• Impact:Wearentjust building houses; we are rebuilding lives.

• Innovation:We are small enough to be nimble but ambitious enough to redefine how homes are built.

• Culture:A high-performance, low-ego team that values speed, precision, and automation.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• This role ishybrid working onsite4days a week.

Salary range is $75,000 90,000commensuratewith experience