Job Captain

The Foothill Catalog Foundation (TFCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by an interdisciplinary group of local residents and design professionals united by a shared commitment to help our community rebuild.

TFCF was born in the immediate aftermath of the January 7, 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. That evening, North-West Pasadena–based architects Alex and Cynthia were evacuated from their home as the Eaton Fire overtook the San Gabriel Mountains just beyond their kitchen window. Although their home ultimately survived by a single block, the scale of devastation made one thing clear: rebuilding would require a more coordinated, accessible, and efficient approach to protect both the people and the architectural heritage of the foothill communities.

The Foothill Catalog Foundation was incorporated as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation on January 15th, 2025 - just one week after the fire - with a mission to remove barriers to rebuilding and ensure that recovery is equitable, thoughtful, and community-driven.

Since it’s inception, TFCF’s community has grown into a collaborative network of professionals and neighbors working side-by-side to ensure no family is left behind. Today, TFCF’s team includes design professionals and staff who advance homes through the pre-approval permitting process, coordinate with builders, and engage directly with homeowners - supporting families from design through builder selection.

Drawing Production, Oversight & Quality Control

Lead the development of standard home plans in Revit, ensuring full integration of shared templates, keynotes, assemblies, and drafting standards.

Manage and support Designers and Draftspersons in producing high-quality drawing sets that clearly reflect design intent and are ready for permitting.

Oversee internal drawing reviews, redlines, and coordination rounds to maintain clarity, consistency, and quality across all drawing sets.

Ensure each design adheres to organizational standards as established by the Creative Director and Executive Director.

BIM & Consultant Coordination

Lead BIM coordination workflows, integrating structural, MEP, energy, and other consultant inputs into the central model and documentation.

Proactively identify and resolve spatial, technical, and sequencing conflicts across disciplines using Revit and coordination tools.

Collaborate with construction activities (via the Director of Building Operations) to incorporate constructability feedback and revise plans accordingly.

Maintain a clear audit trail of drawing changes and coordinate consultant updates to ensure alignment across all disciplines.

Code, Specification & Permitting Standards

Ensure all drawing sets are compliant with California Building Code (CBC), California Residential Code (CRC), Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI), and relevant jurisdictional standards.

Maintain and refine shared specification content (materials, assemblies, performance requirements) in alignment with TFCF’s sustainability and resilience goals.

Guide team members in the application of code and specification standards, and support resolution of plan check comments in coordination with senior leadership.

Team Leadership & Communication

Organize constant drawing check-ins with other staff and manage workflows across multiple plans to ensure deadlines are met.

Provide technical mentorship to junior design staff and help uphold a culture of quality, consistency, and shared learning.

Communicate proactively with the Creative Director and other leaders about project progress, staffing needs, and coordination issues.

Job Captain Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s of Architecture degree or equivalent
• 3-5+ years experience in a professional architectural setting
• Prior experience managing architectural staff as well as project management experience
• Experience with single family residential design preferred
• Permitting experience in the City of Los Angeles preferred

Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of effective collaboration and relationship-building.

Strong competency BIM software and Adobe Creative Suite.

Knowledge of single-family residential permitting and construction

Varied qualifications and availability will dictate responsibility within the organization

Management capabilities of small to medium-sized teams

Working knowledge of the LABC and LAMC