Job Captain, Multifamily Architecture – Design

Ware Malcomb

Job Captain at Ware Malcomb supporting the delivery of innovative design projects. Collaborating with clients and teams for multifamily architecture and design.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeOak Brook • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the project coordination with the consultant team for each phase of the project (typical; Site planning, Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Document and Construction Administration) to deliver a set of contract documents that will be used for permits and construction
Provide Revit support for the preparation of project documents
Utilize the company's resource groups for design
Preparation of design and construction documents
Assist the Project Manager or Architect with construction services (site visits, review shop drawings, etc.)
Perform project code searches and analysis for each project
Assist the Project Manager or Architect in the preparation of project schedules and review of budgets
Provide assistance for submittals for jurisdiction agencies
Communicate with clients, contractors, consultants, and Ware Malcomb employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in the field of Architecture
Experience in diverse multifamily project types such as garden, podium, and wrap is preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field
Revit skills
Knowledge of Newforma
Knowledge of building codes
Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents

Benefits

Comp & perks

The compensation range is $70k-$85k, plus benefits. Read more about Life at Ware Malcomb.
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. We may exceed the posted compensation range for candidates who surpass the posted requirements. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Revitproject coordinationconstruction documentsdesign documentsproject code analysisproject schedulingbudget reviewsubmittals preparationsite visitsshop drawings review

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsclient interactionteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture