Design Professional III / Job Captain

Company: 19six Architects
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Originally founded in Santa Barbara in 1906, our firm is one of California's most established and enduring architectural firms, rooted in serving clients within the K-12, Higher Education, Healthcare, Performing Arts, Housing and Civic markets with offices in amazing locations throughout California. While our firm continues to grow and evolve, we will always remain true to our guiding code: Dedicated to Projects that Enrich the Community . 19six offers a diverse and collaborative environment with passionate and innovative professionals; we are a 100% employee owned firm! We invest in our staff and provide opportunities for professional and personal development. 19six is seeking a highly motivated Architectural Design Professional III / Job Captain to support projects within our various design studios in our Santa Cruz office. Primary Role & Responsibilities Create, coordinate, revise, and maintain project design, production, and documentation at all project phases (Pre-Design through Construction Administration and Certification). Responsible for production of Construction Documents. Produce and comprehend architectural redlines and efficiently produce documents and revisions. Oversee quality control and ensure compliance within project scope and budget. Coordinate design with consultants and architectural team. Delegate and oversee work of Design Professional I and/or II on team. Ability to work collaboratively and clearly with architectural team, consultants, and clients. Handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's of Architecture required. Five (5) years’ experience working on Education, preferably K-12 related projects. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Acrobat and MS Office software is required (must have AutoDesk Revit Professional Certification w/in 90 days). Experience with DSA submission/approval process is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Team player with desire and willingness for continual professional development. Detail oriented, highly motivated, positive attitude, and proactive problem solver. Passion for design and construction. BENEFITS OF BEING A 19SIX EMPLOYEE: Medical Insurance - approximately 90% Employee premiums paid on baseline plan Dental & Vision Insurance – 100% Employee premiums paid Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% Employee premiums paid Flexible Spending Account plan (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking) 401(k) Plan with Profit Sharing Company paid PTO and Sick time Health & Wellness benefit Employee Stock Purchase Program Payment assistance with Professional Licensing/Registration/Certification fees, as well as National, State and Local Professional Organization Dues Continuing Education and professional development opportunities Various Bonus programs (Referral Bonus, Licensing Bonus, Performance Bonus)

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