Project Architect

HMC Architects; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture & values

Wellness programs

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HMC Architects in Ontario, CA is seeking a Project Architect to lead technical development, coordination, and documentation on medium- to large-scale projects. This role requires strong leadership, code knowledge, and collaboration with teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with in-office Tue–Thu and remote Mon/Fri, benefits, and opportunities for growth through our employee-owned structure.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture or related field (Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Revit drafting).
• Active California Architectural License required for Project Architect.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with architectural phases.
• Strong experience in construction docs, coordination, and QC.
• Proven ability to lead teams and provide feedback.
• Knowledge of building codes and plan check processes.
• Ability to manage budgets and contractual liabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management and decision-making abilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Commitment to firm procedures and client protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and coordination from design development to construction documents.
• Resolve technical, code, and agency approval issues across all project phases.
• Supervise and manage project teams (up to four staff) including feedback.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Review documents for quality, accuracy, coordination, and code compliance.
• Support planning including schedules, budgets, staffing, and fees.
• Assist with work plans, hours estimation, and budget adherence.
• Lead government agency coordination, plan check, and approvals.
• Lead or participate in OAC meetings and provide mentoring.
• Assist in proposals, interviews, and marketing efforts.
• Ensure projects meet contractual obligations and client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Revit drafting

Education

Bachelor/masters in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

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 Architect is responsible for leading the technical development, coordination, and documentation of medium- to large-scale architectural projects. This role oversees design development through construction documents, resolves complex technical and code issues, and manages project teams and consultants to ensure quality, compliance, and efficiency. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration across internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.

This position will be working out of our Ontario, CA office. The regular work schedule in the Ontario office is Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break, and alternating Fridays off. You will have the opportunity to work remote Mondays and Fridays (based on business needs) and will be required to come into the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and coordination of projects from design development through construction documentation
• Resolve technical, code, and agency approval issues across all project phases
• Supervise and manage project teams (up to four staff members), including performance feedback and evaluations
• Coordinate and collaborate with consultants, clients, contractors, and internal project teams
• Review project documents for quality, accuracy, coordination, and code compliance
• Support project planning including schedules, budgets, staffing, and fee coordination
• Assist with work plans, hours estimation, and budget adherence for assigned tasks
• Manage government agency coordination, plan check comments, and approvals
• Lead or participate in Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings as needed
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to team members
• Participate in proposals, interviews, and occasional marketing efforts
• Ensure projects align with contractual obligations, client expectations, and firm standards

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture (or related field such as Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Revit drafting)
• Active California Architectural License (required for Project Architect designation)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with demonstrated technical proficiency across all architectural phases
• Strong experience in construction documentation, coordination, and quality control
• Proven ability to lead teams, delegate tasks, and provide performance feedback
• Knowledge of building codes, agency requirements, and plan check processes
• Ability to manage budgets, understand contractual liabilities, and support fee and scope development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, time-management, and decision-making abilities
• Willingness to travel on an as-needed basis
• Commitment to following firm procedures, standards, and client protocols

This position is non-exempt. The salary range for this position is $85,065 - $131,972 annually.

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.