Job Captain
- Fort Washington, PA, United States
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We are looking for a Job Captain to join a long-term contract opportunity in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will coordinate multidisciplinary project efforts, guide teams and consultants through active assignments, and help maintain schedule, budget, and quality expectations. This position is well suited for someone who can balance project execution with cross-functional collaboration and process improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate internal partners and external consultants to move projects forward while aligning work with timelines, financial targets, and quality expectations.
- Support the development and review of design concepts, product options, architectural details, and related documentation in partnership with design and engineering teams.
- Oversee several assignments at once, including construction documentation, site-specific updates, and drawing revisions, while maintaining organized project tracking.
- Apply knowledge of construction standards and applicable codes to review documents, identify issues, and help ensure technical accuracy.
- Gather, evaluate, and manage project information so stakeholders have the details needed to make timely and informed decisions.
- Promote effective team communication by sharing lessons learned, resolving obstacles, and encouraging consistent use of best practices across projects.
- Contribute to operational improvement initiatives, including participation in technology-related discovery and design activities when needed.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of standards, procedures, and workflow guidelines that support efficient project delivery.
- Provide input that helps leadership assess project needs, operational trends, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Perform additional project coordination and team support duties as required to meet business needs.
- Associate degree or equivalent technical or vocational training in a relevant field.
- Hands-on proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
- Working knowledge of architectural documentation, construction practices, and code interpretation.
- Experience coordinating projects and guiding teams or consultants in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong planning, organization, and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and collaborate across departments.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving ability, including the capacity to recommend improvements within established processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional groups and contribute to quality-focused project execution.
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Skills
- Documentation
- Building codes
- Manage project information
- Communication skills
- Workflow
- Leadership
- Process improvement
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Time management
- Problem solving