HMC Architects

Job Captain

HMC Architects$65K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent proficiency
  • 5+ years experience in architectural document production and coordination
  • Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration and consultant interaction
  • Advanced proficiency in Revit and familiarity with related tools like Rhino and Enscape
  • Understanding applicable building codes and project deliverables across all phases
  • Effective professional communication skills, both verbal and writing
  • Ability to delegate tasks and manage small teams as needed

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate project elements with team members and consultants
  • Assist in creating project marketing materials
  • Prepare architectural plans and details with guidance
  • Produce working drawings for various design phases
  • Ensure compliance with government agencies during approvals
  • Support material selection and construction detail development
  • Review project submissions and respond to requests for information (RFIs)

Benefits

  • Employee-owned firm fostering a collaborative work culture
  • Hybrid working options with flexible hours
  • Opportunity to contribute to community-focused projects
  • Engagement in design charrettes and collaboration with experienced professionals
  • Potential for professional growth and development pathways in a supportive environment
Full Job Description
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.

What We Do

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.

Job Summary

The Job Captain is responsible for managing small projects through all phases of design and documentation. This role assists in architectural problem-solving, supports the Project Manager in preparing budgets and schedules, and monitors adherence to work plans. The Project Designer interacts with consultants and agencies and collaborates with teams on larger projects.

Position Location

The 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.

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
  • 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

Minimum 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
  • Ability to ask questions when assignments are unclear
  • 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 HMC's 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

The salary range for this position is $65,591 - $95,254

The actual offered salary 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. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. 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.

About HMC Architects

HMC Architects is an architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1940 and has since grown to include offices in California, Nevada, and Arizona. HMC Architects specializes in healthcare, education, and civic architecture, and has completed projects for clients such as the University of California, Los Angeles, and the City of Los Angeles. The firm has won numerous awards for its work, including the American Institute of Architects' Firm Award in 2017.
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