Project Architect

HMC Group; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Project Architect Technical Manager at HMC Architects leads technical development, coordination, and documentation for medium to large architectural projects from design through construction documents. Located in our Sacramento, CA office, the role requires strong leadership and collaboration with internal teams, clients, and regulators.

Hybrid work allows remote Mondays and Fridays with in-office Tuesdays–Thursdays.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit drafting

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 communitiesthrough healthcare education and civic spaces

Why Join HMC

As an employee owned company you become an owner after one yearreceiving 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 performWellness company paid wellness courses on site gyms at select locations access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms gyms and moreProfessional Development LinkedIn learning access business development training supportive mentorship company paid ARE study materials exam fees and licensure completion bonusesComprehensive Comp and Benefits BaseBonusEquity401k including student loan repayments wellness programs full medical dental vision time off and holidays above industry standard

Job Summary

The Project Architect Technical Manager 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 The position is located in our Sacramento CA office The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday 730 am to 530 pm and Friday from 730 am to 1130 am You will have the opportunity to work remote Mondays and Fridays 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 OwnerArchitectContractor 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 abilitiesWillingness to travel on an as needed basis
• Commitment to following firm procedures standards and client protocols

Benefits

• Comprehensive Comp and Benefits BaseBonusEquity401k including student loan repayments wellness programs full medical dental vision time off and holidays above industry standard

Salary

The salary range for this position is 85065 127281 The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidates 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