Project DesignerHMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with a mission to design for good. We focus on creating designs that have a positive impact through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.The Project Designer will lead the design efforts for small and medium sized projects. Coordinate and produce design presentation material and coordinate the design intent with the production and documentation of construction documents.
Coordinate with the construction administration of the project and maintain design intent during construction.The position is located in our San Jose, CA office. The regular work schedule is Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
and Friday are half days from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You will have the opportunity to work remote Mondays and Fridays.Responsibilities include:Coordinate projects with team members and consultants to resolve conflicts and discrepanciesAssist in developing project marketing and interview materialsPrepare complex plans, elevations, and details under supervisor guidanceOrganize and produce working drawings and deliverables for SD, DD, and CD phasesCoordinate with government agencies and utility companies to obtain plan check approvalsAssist in material and system selection and development of construction detailsSupport preparation and editing of outline specifications and master specificationsParticipate in cost estimating and coordinationReview submittals, shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and prepare instruction bulletins for changesAttend professional activities outside the officeWrite meeting minutes, instruction bulletins, change orders, RFI responses, and professional correspondence for self-managed projectsPrepare documents required by governing agenciesAssist in preparing proposals and additional service agreementsEstimate hours for assigned tasks and complete work within agreed-upon budgetManage small projects including work plans, budgets, schedules, staffing, and billing coordinationParticipate in office design charrettesSupport design team and ensure design intent is maintained through all phasesProvide regular project status updates to supervisorCollaborate with lead designer to resolve project issues and integrate design intent into documentationMay participate in project marketing interviewsSupport supervisor in directing and managing assigned staffMay supervise and manage one to two staff on assigned projectsMinimum requirements include:Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent proficiency is requiredMinimum of five (5) years of experience in production and coordination of documents across all phases of architectural practice is requiredStrong interpersonal skills to establish productive relationships with team members, consultants, and agenciesProfessional verbal and written communication skills for coordination with staff, consultants, and vendorsAbility to delegate assignments respectfullyAbility to correspond effectively with consultants regarding Revit files and directivesAdvanced proficiency in Revit, including 3D modeling in Rhino and Enscape, and material researchAbility to manage and resolve Revit-related issues on HMC's platformCAD knowledge including drawing setup, layers, dimensions, blocks, attributes, purge/audit/recover, backups, and viewportsUnderstanding of architectural and construction industry terminologyKnowledge of deliverables for all project phasesThorough understanding of applicable building codes for independent code analysis and complianceThe salary range for this position is $106,331 - $159,101.The actual salary offered for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate's qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles.
We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.