Project Designer

Work at HMC•San Jose, CA

20h•$93,625 - $139,996•Hybrid

About The Position

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 communitiesthrough healthcare, education, and civic spaces. 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 San Jose, 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.

Requirements

Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent proficiency is required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in production and coordination of documents across all phases of architectural practice is required
Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive relationships with team members, consultants, and agencies
Professional verbal and written communication skills for coordination with staff, consultants, and vendors
Ability to delegate assignments respectfully
Ability to correspond effectively with consultants regarding Revit files and directives
Advanced proficiency in Revit, including 3D modeling in Rhino and Enscape, and material research
Ability to manage and resolve Revit-related issues on HMCs platform
CAD knowledge including drawing setup, layers, dimensions, blocks, attributes, purge/audit/recover, backups, and viewports
Understanding of architectural and construction industry terminology
Knowledge of deliverables for all project phases
Thorough understanding of applicable building codes for independent code analysis and compliance

Responsibilities

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