Job Captain

Hiring Job Captains In Long Island

About the Opportunity

Step into a pivotal role as a Job Captain / Architectural Designer with a growing, design‑driven firm where your ideas, initiative, and technical skills will directly influence project success. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy leading aspects of the design + documentation process, and are looking for a place to truly advance your career, this role offers the challenge and momentum you’re seeking.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse architectural projects—particularly in the retail and restaurant sectors—while contributing to a team that values creativity, precision, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

• Develop clear, accurate, and high‑quality Construction Documents
• Work side‑by‑side with the Project Manager and Drafters to solve design and coordination challenges
• Review drawings, create redlines, and ensure all documentation meets firm and code standards
• Lead and organize site visits, field surveys, and project assessments
• Bring proactive energy—contributing ideas, anticipating needs, and showing the drive to grow into higher‑level roles

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• 3–6 years of professional architectural experience, preferably in technical roles
• Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Solid understanding of building codes and zoning regulations
• Proven experience preparing Construction Documents

Bonus Skills

• Experience in Construction Administration
• Experience in Retail and Restaurant project types
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and Photoshop
• Architectural licensure (or progress toward it) is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Join a tight‑knit 15‑person architectural team located in Huntington Station, NY—small enough to be collaborative and supportive, yet established enough to offer stability and exciting project variety.

What you can expect:

• In‑office teamwork, 5 days a week, with opportunities for nationwide site travel
• Clear growth potential—the firm’s leadership has advanced from Job Captain themselves, proving there’s room to rise
• A culture of learning: internal training, study groups for licensure, vendor presentations, and shared knowledge
• A fun, connected environment with happy hours, team events, and company‑sponsored programs
• Competitive benefits, including:
• 5 sick days
• 14 days of PTO
• 7 paid holidays
• Mileage and travel reimbursement

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melville, NY.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Melville,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.