Project Architect

Work at HMC • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $85,065 - $127,281 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Architect / Technical Manager will support projects within our Healthcare sector , leading the technical development, coordination, and documentation of medium- to large-scale healthcare facilities. This role oversees design development through construction documents, resolves complex technical, code, and agency approval issues, and manages project teams and consultants to deliver high-quality, compliant healthcare environments. Strong familiarity with healthcare regulations and HCAI / OSHPD requirements is highly preferred. This position will be working out of Los Angeles, California office. This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours.

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

Nice To Haves

• Strong familiarity with healthcare regulations and HCAI / OSHPD requirements is highly preferred.

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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees