Project DesignerHMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.As an employee owned company you become an owner after one year–receiving company-provided shares at no cost and building long-term financial growth as the firm succeeds.
We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation, which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators. In addition to this, we also support our team through:Culture: We put people over profits, giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life. We believe in fairness, equality in opportunity, and rewarding those who perform.Wellness: company paid wellness courses, on-site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.Professional Development: LinkedIn learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.Comprehensive Comp and Benefits: Base+Bonus+Equity+401k, including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.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.This position will be working out of our Sacramento, California office. This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours.
The schedule for this office is 7:30AM-5:30PM M-Th with Fridays half-days.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 $85,065 - $131,972.