Job Captain, Retail Architecture & Design

  • Ware Malcomb
  • Newark

Date posted: August 11, 2026

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Overview

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer: https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/.

As a Job Captain at Ware Malcomb, you will support in the delivery of innovative design projects to diverse clients. You will lead project coordination with consultants and internal teams, contribute to all phases of design and provide construction administration support. You will use your technical expertise and knowledge of building codes to produce high-quality construction documents and ensure smooth project execution. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and our dynamic team while advancing your architectural career.

Your Role

  • Lead the project coordination with the consultant team for each phase of the project (typical; Site planning, Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Document and Construction Administration) to deliver a set of contract documents that will be used for permits and construction.
  • Provide Revit support for the preparation of project documents.
  • Utilize the company’s resource groups for design.
  • Preparation of design and construction documents.
  • Assist the Project Manager or Architect with construction services (site visits, review shop drawings, etc.).
  • Perform project code searches and analysis for each project.
  • Assist the Project Manager or Architect in the preparation of project schedules and review of budgets.
  • Provide assistance for submittals for jurisdiction agencies.
  • Communicate with clients, contractors, consultants, and Ware Malcomb employees.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in the field of Architecture.
  • Experience working on retail projects strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture is preferred; however, equivalent related experience will also be considered.
  • Revit skills.
  • Knowledge of building codes.
  • Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents.

Compensation & Benefits

$72,000 – $80,000 a year.

The compensation range is $72k-$80k, plus benefits. Read more about Life at Ware Malcomb.

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.

This is a full-time, long-term position.

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Job Captain, Retail Architecture & Design

  • Ware Malcomb
  • Newark
  • Full Time
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