Project Designer

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.

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.

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:
  Linked In 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.

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.

This position is located in Sacramento, California. This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours; requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

• Coordinate projects with team members and consultants to resolve conflicts and discrepancies
• Assist in developing project marketing and interview materials
• Prepare complex plans, elevations, and details under supervisor guidance
• Organize and produce working drawings and deliverables for SD, DD, and CD phases
• Coordinate with government agencies and utility companies to obtain plan check approvals
• Assist in material and system selection and development of construction details
• Support preparation and editing of outline specifications and master specifications
• Participate in cost estimating and coordination
• Review submittals, shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and prepare instruction bulletins for changes
• Attend professional activities outside the office
• Write meeting minutes, instruction bulletins, change orders, RFI responses, and professional correspondence for self‑managed projects
• Prepare documents required by governing agencies
• Assist in preparing proposals and additional service agreements
• Estimate hours for assigned tasks and complete work within agreed‑upon budget
• Manage small projects including work plans, budgets, schedules, staffing, and billing coordination
• Participate in office design charrettes
• Support design team and ensure design intent is maintained through all phases
• Provide regular project status updates to supervisor
• Collaborate with lead designer to resolve project issues and integrate design intent into documentation
• May participate in project marketing interviews
• Support supervisor in directing and managing assigned staff
• May supervise and manage one to two staff on assigned projects
• Other duties as assigned

• Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent proficiency is required
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in production and…