Project DesignerHMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with a mission to design for good. Founded to anticipate community needs, HMC focuses on healthcare, education, and civic spaces. 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. HMC also supports its team through a culture that prioritizes people over profits, wellness programs, professional development, and comprehensive compensation and benefits. 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 our San Jose, CA office. The regular work schedule is Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday are half days from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You will have the opportunity to work remote Mondays and Fridays. Responsibilities include coordinating projects with team members and consultants, assisting in developing project marketing and interview materials, preparing complex plans, elevations, and details, organizing and producing working drawings and deliverables, coordinating with government agencies and utility companies, assisting in material and system selection, supporting preparation and editing of specifications, participating in cost estimating and coordination, reviewing submittals, shop drawings, responding to RFIs, attending professional activities outside the office, writing meeting minutes, instruction bulletins, change orders, RFI responses, and professional correspondence, preparing documents required by governing agencies, assisting in preparing proposals and additional service agreements, estimating hours for assigned tasks, managing small projects, participating in office design charrettes, supporting the design team, providing regular project status updates, collaborating with lead designer, participating in project marketing interviews, supporting supervisor in directing and managing assigned staff, and supervising and managing one to two staff on assigned projects. Minimum requirements include an architectural degree from an accredited university, five years of experience in production and coordination of documents across all phases of architectural practice, strong interpersonal skills, professional verbal and written communication skills, ability to delegate assignments respectfully, ability to correspond effectively with consultants regarding Revit files and directives, advanced proficiency in Revit, CAD knowledge, understanding of architectural and construction industry terminology, knowledge of deliverables for all project phases, and thorough understanding of applicable building codes for independent code analysis and compliance. The salary range for this position is $106,331 - $159,101. The actual salary offered 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. 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.
