Project Designer

Project Designer at HMC Architects

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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. Our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

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.

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 Sacramento, California. This position is eligible for a 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.

• 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
• 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.