Architectural Project Designer Jobs in California

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

What We Do

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.

Why Join HMC

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.

Job Summary

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

• Coordinate projects with team members and consultants to resolve conflicts and discrepancies
• Assist in developing project marketing and interview materials
• Prepare complex plans, elevations, and details under supervisor guidance
• Organize and produce working drawings and deliverables for SD, DD, and CD phases
• Coordinate with government agencies and utility companies to obtain plan check approvals
• Assist in material and system selection and development of construction details
• Support preparation and editing of outline specifications and master specifications
• Participate in cost estimating and coordination
• Review submittals, shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and prepare instruction bulletins for changes
• Attend professional activities outside the office
• Write meeting minutes, instruction bulletins, change orders, RFI responses, and professional correspondence for self-managed projects
• Prepare documents required by governing agencies
• Assist in preparing proposals and additional service agreements
• Estimate hours for assigned tasks and complete work within agreed-upon budget
• Manage small projects including work plans, budgets, schedules, staffing, and billing coordination
• Participate in office design charrettes
• Support design team and ensure design intent is maintained through all phases
• Provide regular project status updates to supervisor
• Collaborate with lead designer to resolve project issues and integrate design intent into documentation
• May participate in project marketing interviews
• Support supervisor in directing and managing assigned staff
• May supervise and manage one to two staff on assigned projects

Minimum Requirements

• Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent proficiency is required
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in production and coordination of documents across all phases of architectural practice is required
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive relationships with team members, consultants, and agencies
• Professional verbal and written communication skills for coordination with staff, consultants, and vendors
• Ability to delegate assignments respectfully
• Ability to correspond effectively with consultants regarding Revit files and directives
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, including 3D modeling in Rhino and Enscape, and material research
• Ability to manage and resolve Revit-related issues on HMC’s platform
• CAD knowledge including drawing setup, layers, dimensions, blocks, attributes, purge/audit/recover, backups, and viewports
• Understanding of architectural and construction industry terminology
• Knowledge of deliverables for all project phases
• Thorough understanding of applicable building codes for independent code analysis and compliance

The salary range for this position is $85,065 - $131,972.

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.