Job Captain

Are you interested in joining an award-winning firm small enough to participate in all aspects of design and management, large enough to take on significant civic and institutional work, and committed to the professional growth of each employee?

Embedded in Oakland since 1999, SKA has achieved healthy and steady growth because of the talent, commitment, intelligence, integrity, and solid professional skills of its staff. Today, with a staff of 15, SKA is one of the Bay Area’s leading design firms with an excellent reputation for the projects that are sustainable and integral to our communities — from visitor centers, community centers, and fire stations; to educational, workplace and other civic buildings.

Ideal Qualifications

·       5-15 years of professional experience.

·       High proficiency in Revit

·       License preferred but not required

·       Experience in fully coordinating drawings/consultants

·       Professional Degree or Major in Architecture

·       Solid design-oriented perspective, skills, and goals.

·       Proficient in digital technology (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch up, 3D visualization, MS Office, Google Apps)

·       Cooperative and collaborative attitude.

·       Highly organized with ability to manage workflow for principals and staff

·       Interested in developing new skills

·       COVID vaccinated.

Responsibilities

·       Responsible to Principal or Senior Associate to lead consultant team, develop technical details and coordinate architectural and engineering construction documents.

Our employees thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working together.  We are in Oakland’s old-town adjacent to the 12th Street BART station.    We offer health and dental insurance, 401(K) match, profit sharing, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and educational/financial/time assistance for licensing/LEED accreditation.  Hybrid work schedule.

To apply, please email your resume, portfolio examples, and a cover letter with “Job Captain” in the subject line, to Architect@skarc.com.  US/Canadian citizens or green card holders only.  Qualified applicants will receive notification of receipt.