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Job Captain roles in architecture and construction management qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, giving you a permanent path to U.S. residency rather than a temporary status. Employers must document the prevailing wage, run a recruitment test, and file an I-140 petition before you can adjust status or complete consular processing.
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Hayes Group Architects Inc.
Redwood City, California, United States (Hybrid)
Job Description:
Interiors Job Captain
Company Overview:
Hayes Group Architects is an award-winning architecture and interiors firm, seeking a skilled and motivated design-centric Job Captain to join our studio. With a reputation for excellence and innovation, we provide comprehensive design services to clients across various industries. Our firm is committed to creating inspiring, functional, and sustainable spaces that enhance the user experience, well-being and promote productivity.
Position Overview:
As a Job Captain at Hayes Group Architects, you will be responsible for the interior design process on commercial projects from concept to completion. You will collaborate closely with clients, architects, and other design professionals to develop creative and practical design solutions that align with the project goals and objectives. Your expertise in commercial interior design, space planning, material selection, furniture selection, and industry trends will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, innovative designs that exceed client expectations. This is for our Redwood City office.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the interior design process and collaborate with project teams for commercial interior projects, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, and project stakeholders to understand project requirements, goals, and constraints.
- Develop and present design concepts, space plans, and material palettes to clients, incorporating their feedback and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Prepare design presentations using Adobe Suite products and or Keynote along with rendering programs including Enscape.
- Prepare detailed construction drawings, specifications, and documentation for interior design elements.
- Conduct site visits and coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure accurate implementation of design intent.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in commercial interior design.
- Participate in our Mentoring program with other interior designers, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Collaborate with the project team to ensure design integration and coordination with other disciplines, such as architecture, MEP, and structural engineering.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and accessibility standards in all design solutions.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors, ensuring effective communication and successful project outcomes.
- Participate in business development activities, including client presentations, proposal writing, and attending industry events to promote the firm's expertise in commercial interior design.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial tenant improvement architecture, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects of varying scales and complexities.
- Strong proficiency in relevant design software such as ArchiCAD is preferred, however, we are willing to provide training.
- Proficiency in SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suites, Keynote, Mac OS is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of commercial design principles, space planning, furniture systems, lighting design and finishes.
- In-depth understanding of building codes, regulations, and accessibility standards.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and ideas effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a design team.
- Detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
Joining Hayes Group Architects as a Job Captain presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to our firm's success and shape the built environment in innovative ways. At Hayes Group Architects, we offer a collaborative and inclusive studio environment that encourages professional growth and creativity. If you are passionate about commercial design, possess strong leadership skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This search is being managed directly. We kindly ask that outside recruiting agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this role.
Job Captain
Hayes Group Architects Inc.
Redwood City, California, United States (Hybrid)
Job Description:
Interiors Job Captain
Company Overview:
Hayes Group Architects is an award-winning architecture and interiors firm, seeking a skilled and motivated design-centric Job Captain to join our studio. With a reputation for excellence and innovation, we provide comprehensive design services to clients across various industries. Our firm is committed to creating inspiring, functional, and sustainable spaces that enhance the user experience, well-being and promote productivity.
Position Overview:
As a Job Captain at Hayes Group Architects, you will be responsible for the interior design process on commercial projects from concept to completion. You will collaborate closely with clients, architects, and other design professionals to develop creative and practical design solutions that align with the project goals and objectives. Your expertise in commercial interior design, space planning, material selection, furniture selection, and industry trends will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, innovative designs that exceed client expectations. This is for our Redwood City office.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the interior design process and collaborate with project teams for commercial interior projects, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, and project stakeholders to understand project requirements, goals, and constraints.
- Develop and present design concepts, space plans, and material palettes to clients, incorporating their feedback and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Prepare design presentations using Adobe Suite products and or Keynote along with rendering programs including Enscape.
- Prepare detailed construction drawings, specifications, and documentation for interior design elements.
- Conduct site visits and coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure accurate implementation of design intent.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in commercial interior design.
- Participate in our Mentoring program with other interior designers, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Collaborate with the project team to ensure design integration and coordination with other disciplines, such as architecture, MEP, and structural engineering.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and accessibility standards in all design solutions.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors, ensuring effective communication and successful project outcomes.
- Participate in business development activities, including client presentations, proposal writing, and attending industry events to promote the firm's expertise in commercial interior design.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial tenant improvement architecture, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects of varying scales and complexities.
- Strong proficiency in relevant design software such as ArchiCAD is preferred, however, we are willing to provide training.
- Proficiency in SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suites, Keynote, Mac OS is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of commercial design principles, space planning, furniture systems, lighting design and finishes.
- In-depth understanding of building codes, regulations, and accessibility standards.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and ideas effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a design team.
- Detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
Joining Hayes Group Architects as a Job Captain presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to our firm's success and shape the built environment in innovative ways. At Hayes Group Architects, we offer a collaborative and inclusive studio environment that encourages professional growth and creativity. If you are passionate about commercial design, possess strong leadership skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This search is being managed directly. We kindly ask that outside recruiting agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this role.
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Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Job Captain roles typically qualify under EB-3 with a bachelor's in architecture plus two years of experience, or EB-2 if your employer requires an advanced degree or five years of progressive responsibility. Clarify which category your offer fits before PERM is filed.
Search DOL filings by occupation code
Job Captain sits under SOC 17-1011 in DOL records. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card filing history for this occupation, so you're targeting firms that have already committed to sponsoring foreign workers in this specific role.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to OFLC before PERM recruitment begins. Ask HR which wage level they plan to request using the OFLC Wage Search, because Level I filings draw more DOL scrutiny for roles with significant supervisory duties like Job Captain.
Verify your project experience is documented
PERM audits often target construction management roles. Gather reference letters, project sheets, and licensed architect sign-offs that tie your experience directly to the O*NET task list for architectural and civil drafters before your employer submits the application.
Understand the recruitment test timeline before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to run good-faith recruitment, including print and online advertising, for a defined period before filing. Confirm with your prospective employer how long they estimate the full PERM process will take so your start date and filing schedule are aligned.
Preserve your priority date if you change firms
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry to a new employer's I-140 in the same occupation. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a substantially similar Job Captain role without restarting the process.
Green Card Job Captain: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Job Captain role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Job Captain positions qualify under EB-3 as professional or skilled worker roles, requiring a bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field plus relevant experience. EB-2 applies when the employer documents that the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or when you have a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job requirements.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for Job Captain roles?
H-1B visa grants temporary status in two- or three-year increments and requires an I-129 petition filed with USCIS. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residency. The employer must first obtain PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test, then file an I-140 immigrant petition. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face priority-date backlogs.
How long does the PERM process typically take for architecture and construction roles?
PERM involves a prevailing wage request to OFLC, a recruitment period that must include specific advertising steps, and then the actual PERM application review by DOL. Construction management roles, including Job Captain, can attract audit requests because of their supervisory components, which can extend the timeline. USCIS then reviews the I-140 petition before you can proceed to adjustment of status or consular processing. Plan for the full sequence to take multiple years, not months.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Job Captain positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card and employment-based filing history, searchable by occupation and location. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, you can identify firms that have committed to sponsoring foreign professionals in architecture and construction management roles, rather than cold-applying and hoping the subject comes up during interviews.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Two separate rules apply depending on where you are in the process. Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and you can retain your original priority date, avoiding a full restart. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a substantially similar Job Captain or related architecture role without the new employer filing a new PERM, as long as the occupational duties are comparable.