Senior Project Architect & Technical Lead (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

HMC Architects in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Project Architect / Technical Manager to lead technical development for medium- to large-scale projects. You will oversee design development through construction documents and coordinate with internal teams, clients, and regulators.

The role requires a professional architecture degree, a California license, and 7+ years of experience with strong documentation, code coordination, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture; related fields accepted.
• Active California Architectural License required for Project Architect designation.
• Minimum 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time-management

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

California Architectural License

Job description

HMC Architects in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Project Architect / Technical Manager to lead technical development for medium- to large-scale projects. You will oversee design development through construction documents and coordinate with internal teams, clients, and regulators.

The role requires a professional architecture degree, a California license, and 7+ years of experience with strong documentation, code coordination, and team leadership.