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Job Captain

at Farnsworth Group in Lisle, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position: Job Captain

Location: Lisle, IL Job Id: 1658
  1. of Openings: 1

Come join the Farnsworth Group team and find out why our employees have earned us the Great Place to Work certification year after year! Farnsworth Group is a 130-year-old, employee-owned Engineering, Architecture and Land Surveying firm with more than 500 employees. We are offering employment opportunities located throughout a nationwide network of offices. Give us a closer look and discover why we are a Great Place to Work!

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Job Captain in either our Lisle, IL or Chicago, IL office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to market and manage multi-disciplinary teams for a wide range of projects including large commercial office and retail developments, K-12 and higher education projects, healthcare projects, recreation and community centers. You will also assist in growing and supervising a dynamic architectural staff, while also working alongside and obtaining support from our strong national architectural team.

Job Activities:

+ Assist with technical planning and execution of projects from inception through completion

+ Assist the client/project manager with the development of project proposals, cost, and scope

+ Participate in client presentations and/or meetings

+ Manage multidiscipline projects including managing budgets, team communication, and coordination of construction documents, while supervising and directing work of others.

+ Prepare the design and construction documents using the appropriate standards and work directly with consultants. Understands the relationship between drawings, specifications, and other construction documents

+ Coordinate the specification component of contract documents and assists in the development of probable construction cost estimates

+ Support project managers with construction administration tasks such as attending OAC meetings, writing reports, taking minutes, reviewing shop drawings and submittals

Specific Requirements include:

+ Bachelor’s Degree Architecture, required, Masters, preferred

+ 4 -7 years of experience in architecture

+ Proficient use of Revit required as well as computer graphic and 3D modeling experience

+ Experience with SketchUp, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office, preferred

+ Digital rendering skills, a plus

Hybrid Work Program:

Farnsworth Group appreciates that the workplace environment is ever evolving and recognizes that flexibility and work-life balance are an important aspect in the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program seeks to offer employees a flexible work arrangement which also contributing to the culture and success of the Company.

Featured benefits and perks include:

+ 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

+ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

+ Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

+ Short & Long-Term Disability

+ Maternity and Paternity Leave

+ Professional Development and Training

+ Mentoring Program

+ Paid Time Off

+ Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

For immediate consideration:

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If you are active in the market and this position does not fit what you are looking for, you can submit a resume for future consideration by clicking here. (https://www.f-w.com/careers?gnk=apply) ARC100

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Job Posting: JC228812943

Posted On: Nov 18, 2022

Updated On: May 20, 2023

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