Captain - Education

Do you thrive in an imaginative and inventive environment? Are you someone who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where collaboration and ideas flow freely? Want to work for a firm that is taking concrete actions towards Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? We’re looking for an experienced Job Captain to join our Education team in our San Diego office. The Education team works on various projects from K-12 to higher education.

An ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of building systems, codes, and standards as they relate to their assigned projects and assists in collaborating with internal staff and studio and firm management as well as external contacts. This individual has experience with projects ranging in size and complexity in the Education market. We are looking for a stellar individual who wants to change the world, one project at a time.

Sound like you?

• Monitor the production and coordination of drawings and specifications, including overseeing consultant coordination of projects.
• Collaborate with project leaders to develop solutions for basic design problems, including program compliance, code and agency compliance, product research, schedule commitments, and agency interface.
• Provide technical oversight and coordinate project activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff.
• Assist project leads in developing project documents for bidding and construction and help with construction administration tasks for projects.
• Work with project leaders to develop and adhere to plans, address, and find solutions for basic project-related issues. Inform project leaders of potential client and consultant requested changes to the scope of work; assess the impact on the project budget and schedule.
• Produce accurate work and perform complete quality control reviews as a part of a coordinated project team.
• Delegate tasks to production staff and support their professional development through coaching. Assist the project team and market/studio leadership with any additional duties that may be assigned.
• Participate in all phases of the design and project documentation processes and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Uphold The Lionakis Way standards for design, quality control, and production.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years architectural project experience
• Excellent ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals, time management and organizational skills, complete tasks accurately and on schedule and take initiative to seek out guidance or additional tasks.
• Experience identifying and addressing issues affecting project budget, construction costs, schedule, and risk management for the Firm.
• Proficient with BIM/Revit software programs, MS Office Suite, Bluebeam
• Created presentation materials to support the project team's design and marketing efforts.
• Complete and maintain code review and analysis through the completion of the projects.
• Prior experience with Education projects (DSA experience a huge plus)

• LEED accreditation

• A collaborative, design-forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.
• The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.
• Hybrid work flexibility, every‑other‑Friday off options, and a comprehensive benefits package (bonus plan, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, generous PTO).
• A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – in our projects, our people, and our culture.

Join us and help bring our design vision to life—one story at a time.

Salary Range: $99,400-$122,600 annually. Compensation and level DOE.

Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non‑traditional background to our field of work.

We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.