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HMC Architects

Project Designer

HMC Architects, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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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.

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.

Position Location The position is located in Sacramento, California. This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours; requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

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

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

Other duties as assigned

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 - $127,281

The actual offered salary 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.

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