We are seeking a dynamic and motivated JOB CAPTAIN located in the Portland, Oregon office.

THE STRUCTURAL FRAMING DIVISION OF MITEK® USA INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY, INC. is driven to provide innovative structural solutions to the commercial building industry focused around Building Envelope Design, Manufacturing, Steel Framing and Structural Engineered Designs.  

Our Engineering Department is looking for a talented JOB CAPTAIN, who will work as an architect and may participate in the creation of drawings and drafts. Lead a team of architects, structural engineers, draftsmen and general contractors during a large building project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Produces and supervises the production of miscellaneous shop, fabrication and embed drawings, and delegate’s workload to junior staff.
• Checks shop and fabrication drawings and verifies accuracy and conformance with contract documents.
• Coordinates and supervises shop drawing submittals to meet schedule requirements.
• Coordinates and supervises material releases to meet schedule requirements.
• Provides liaison with outside engineering sources and verifies all areas requiring calculations are reviewed.
• Coordinates Benson’s work with other trades (i.e., precast, structural, window washing, skylights, interior finish, mechanical).
• Coordinates shop drawings with structural calculations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Attendance in the office during normal business hours

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCY STATEMENT(S)

• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Management Skills – Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Required Skills

SKILLS & ABILITIES

EDUCATION

• College education and degree in engineering or architecture, a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of Structural Engineering, Architecture, and/or construction experience required, 5 – 7 years in a lead curtainwall engineering role.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• ADvanced Proficiency in AutoCAD 2018, knowledge of Inventor or Revit, knowledge of MS Office required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of structural engineering, construction principles, procedures, excellent communication skills, and math aptitude are a must.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision (Near)
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical office environment

TRAVEL

Occasional visits to job sites.

MITEK IS AN E-VERIFY AND DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE

We are an Equal Opportunity, M/F Veterans, People with Disabilities, Affirmative Action, and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, disability status, medical condition, genetics, pregnancy, or any other considerations under federal, state, or local law.

Required Experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

EDUCATION

• College education and degree in engineering or architecture, a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of Structural Engineering, Architecture, and/or construction experience required, 5 – 7 years in a lead curtainwall engineering role.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• ADvanced Proficiency in AutoCAD 2018, knowledge of Inventor or Revit, knowledge of MS Office required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of structural engineering, construction principles, procedures, excellent communication skills, and math aptitude are a must.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision (Near)
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical office environment

TRAVEL

Occasional visits to job sites.

MITEK IS AN E-VERIFY AND DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE

We are an Equal Opportunity, M/F Veterans, People with Disabilities, Affirmative Action, and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, disability status, medical condition, genetics, pregnancy, or any other considerations under federal, state, or local law.