Hybrid Job Captain — Employee-Owned Architect Lead

HMC Architects; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership after 1 year

Company-provided shares

Wellness programs and comph benefits

Job summary

HMC Architects in Seattle, WA is seeking a Job Captain to lead architectural projects through design and documentation phases. You will coordinate consultants, produce construction documents, and support the Project Manager to maintain schedules, budgets, and work plans.

The role balances production with team leadership in a collaborative, owner-owned culture. The position requires a professional degree in Architecture, at least five years of experience, and advanced Revit proficiency, plus

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural production and document coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit on an enterprise platform.
• Proficiency in Rhino, Enscape, and CAD-based documentation tools.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and ability to perform independent code analysis.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, agencies, and internal teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with firm procedures, standards, and documentation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project documentation with internal teams and external consultants.
• Prepare and organize drawing sets for SD, DD, and CD phases.
• Develop complex plans, elevations, sections, and details under supervision.
• Integrate design intent into technical documentation through all project phases.
• Coordinate with governing agencies and utility companies to support plan check approvals.
• Assist with material and system selection, construction detailing, and specifications.
• Participate in cost estimating and value coordination efforts.
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and change documentation.
• Write meeting minutes, instruction bulletins, change orders, and professional correspondence.
• Assist with proposals, marketing materials, and interview efforts.
• Manage small projects including schedules, staffing, budgets, and billing coordination.
• Track hours for assigned tasks and perform work within established budget parameters.
• Support and help direct assigned staff; may supervise 1–2 team members on projects.
• Communicate project status clearly and consistently with the Project Manager.
• Participate in office design charrettes and professional activities.

Skills

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

CAD tools

Architecture production

Coordination

Written & verbal comms

Team leadership

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

CAD software

Job description

HMC Architects in Seattle, WA is seeking a Job Captain to lead architectural projects through design and documentation phases. You will coordinate consultants, produce construction documents, and support the Project Manager to maintain schedules, budgets, and work plans.

The role balances production with team leadership in a collaborative, owner-owned culture. The position requires a professional degree in Architecture, at least five years of experience, and advanced Revit proficiency, plus