Production Job Captain, Architecture at Ware Malcomb (Atlanta, GA)

Ware Malcomb· Atlanta, GA·5d ago

Role details

Work type

Hybrid

Employment

Full-Time

Job description

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. waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb

As a Production Job Captain at Ware Malcomb, you will support the Production Manager or Studio Manager in the successful delivery of large and complex projects, contributing both technically and through team coordination. This role plays a key part in maintaining project quality, supporting internal collaboration, and helping guide production teams while continuing to build technical expertise and leadership within the studio.

Your Role

Lead the production efforts for complex projects with minimal supervision and with the help of Production and Senior Production Coordinators and provide Revit or AutoCAD support for the preparation of project documents.
Review and confirm with the Production Manager code analysis and specific details for each project.
Assist the Production Manager in generating and reviewing project schedules and budgets for their region.
Lead the communication with project management teams and provide clear direction to the support staff.

Qualifications

Preferred minimum of 4 years of experience within the field of Architecture or Interior Design.
Preferred minimum of 4 years of experience with Revit and AutoCAD Software use.
Strong computer, written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Experience in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Ganttic, Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.

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

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

Why work at Ware Malcomb

Culture highlights: Recognized (2026) by Newsweek as a top midsize workplace for culture, belonging, community, and women. Values include integrity, positivity, philanthropy, and continuous learning.
Remote/hybrid/office policy: Hybrid work schedule (as stated on Life at Ware Malcomb page). Most job postings (e.g., Phoenix, Atlanta) are listed as “Hybrid — Full-Time.”
Notable perks/benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision with HDHP option
- Annual bonus/incentive compensation
- 401(K) with company match
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for new parents
- Employee Assistance Program & Financial Wellness Coach
- Licensure and Certification benefits
- Companywide mentoring program
- WM Active wellness program (charity walks, team hikes, bike rides, social clubs)
- WM Community philanthropic program
- Ware Malcomb University: microlearning courses in technical and professional development
- WM Foundation scholarships for employees’ children
Professional development: WM Leadership Academy, Emerging Leaders Program, AIA Continuing Education provider. Strong emphasis on internal growth and advancement.
Team environment: High integration and team-oriented approach — “we believe the power of partnership makes our team thrive.” Support for intercompany transfers.

About Ware Malcomb

Company Overview

One-liner: Ware Malcomb is a commercial real estate design firm providing architecture, engineering, branding, and planning services across the Americas.
Entity Type: Private
Headquarters: Irvine, California, USA
Founded: 1972
Founders: Bill Ware and Bill Malcomb

Core Business

Primary industry/industries: Architecture, Engineering, Commercial Real Estate Design, Civil Engineering, Branding, Land Surveying, Building Measurement, Workplace Strategy
Target customers: B2B — corporate real estate owners, developers, institutional investors, and property managers across commercial, industrial, and public sectors
Mission or purpose statement: “Dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for our clients” with a focus on great design, excellent client service, and relationship-focused business practices.

Products & Services

For each major offering:

Architecture & Design: Full-service architectural design for commercial, corporate, industrial, multifamily, and mixed-use projects.
Civil Engineering: Site planning, land development, grading, drainage, and utility design.
Branding: Environmental graphics, signage, and brand strategy for corporate spaces.
Building Measurement: Space measurement, verification, and building information modeling.
Workplace Strategy: Consulting on space planning, workplace culture, and operational efficiency.
Land Surveying: Boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys.
Advanced Projects Group (APG): Specialized unit for complex, large-scale projects including data centers and mission-critical facilities.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Not publicly disclosed (private firm)
Key Metric: Not publicly available (no revenue disclosed)
Notable Investors/Partners: 100% employee-owned (ownership transition occurred in 1992 to former CEO Lawrence R. Armstrong and retired President Jim Williams). Active in industry organizations including CREDA, SIOR, ULI, CoreNet Global, CREW Network, AIA, ASCE, and IIDA.
Growth Signals:
- Expansion over the decades from a single office to multiple offices across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Added services including Branding, Civil Engineering, Building Measurement, Workplace Strategy, and Land Surveying during the 2000s and 2010s.
- Established Advanced Projects Group (APG) for complex data center and large-scale project work.
- Recognized by Newsweek (2026) as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community and Women.

Competitive Advantages

Multidisciplinary approach: Single firm offering architecture, engineering, branding, surveying, and strategy — reducing fragmentation for clients.
Established reputation: Over 50 years in business with a long history of leading design for commercial and corporate real estate.
Geographic reach: Offices across the Americas, enabling national/regional project delivery.
Recurring client relationships: Philosophy of relationship-focused business practices drives repeat business and long-term partnerships.
Employee ownership culture: The firm transitioned to employee ownership, fostering investment in outcomes and retention.

Strategic Focus

Geographic expansion: Continued growth across the Americas with new office openings.
Service line diversification: Adding new capabilities (MEP & Structural Engineering, Advanced Projects Group) to capture more project scope.
Sustainability and wellbeing: Emphasizing sustainability in design and operations, with a dedicated commitment page.
Talent development: Investing in programs like WM Leadership Academy, WM 5.0 continuous improvement, Emerging Leaders Program, and Ware Malcomb University to build internal pipeline.
Community & philanthropy: Active through WM Community program with pro bono projects, sponsorships (United Way, Susan G. Komen, Boys & Girls Clubs), and industry engagement.

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