WHY JOIN ACS:

We are the company behind the brands you love! You’ll find a supportive, collaborative team of 50+ professionals spread across four offices nationwide. With over 23 years of experience, we bring together architecture, store planning, construction management, and foodservice design to support some of the leading retail and hospitality brands, including Walgreens, Sprouts, and Darden Restaurants.
What sets us apart is our culture. We believe in teamwork, professional growth, and providing opportunities for you to advance your career. You’ll work on meaningful projects that shape the customer experience while being part of a company that values your ideas, supports your development, and celebrates shared success.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ACS is seeking an Architectural Job Captain to join our Cincinnati office. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects for nationally recognized retail, restaurant, and hospitality brands. You’ll work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver thoughtful, brand-driven architectural solutions.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

· 4 year degree in Architecture or a related program.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· 2+ years of United States architectural experience working under a licensed architect in a design or production role (retail, restaurant, hospitality or senior living preferred, not required)
· Strong proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD
· Skilled in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and rendering tools (SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Lumion)
· Attention to detail and strong understanding of wood-frame construction and building codes
· Excellent written and spoken communication skills
· Self-motivated with a high level of accountability and collaborative mindset
· Developing presentation and project management skills
· Able to independently create accurate and detailed construction documents with minimal supervision

· Responsible for assigned tasks and components of projects with limited direction.
· Conduct site surveys of existing spaces.
· Prepare design and construction drawings.
· Review code requirements for specific issues
· Consult with manufacturers, research and evaluate materials.
· Coordinate with engineering consultants, communicate project requirements and schedules, and review their drawings.
· Research requirements for plan review submittals to the authorities having jurisdiction and preparing those submittals.
· Assist in construction administration including preparing responses to RFIs and submittals, preparing sketches and addenda, visiting the construction site to gather information and/or preparing a punch list.
· Maintain project files. Compile record CD file of drawings at project milestones. Document all communications with outside parties. Document and distribute project information to appropriate team members and outside parties.
· May direct junior team members on tasks.
· Provide information, developmental support and training to team members. Utilize established office training processes and procedures designed to expand the knowledge and enhance the skills of the project team members.
· Minimal travel required for site visits and meetings