What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior QA/QC Architect position at HMC Group?
Who We Are
HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with a desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven firm 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 communitiesthrough healthcare, education, and civic spaces.
This position is located in Ontario, Los Angeles or Sacramento, California. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.
Summary
The Senior QA|QC Architect will be responsible for reviewing contract documents in accordance with applicable codes, HMC standards, and industry best practices. Document reviews should identify errors, omissions, inconsistencies, ambiguities, and opportunities where design value can be added. This position will be responsible for educating staff regarding codes, drawing conventions, architectural detailing, construction practices, and innovative methods or technologies relevant to the design and delivery of architectural projects. Responsible for researching and investigating specific topics related to building science innovation. Able to build relationships with industry partners related to construction practices, material innovation, technological innovation, and general architectural practice.
Responsibilities
- Champion HMC architectural standards, design guidelines
- Self-manage review of multiple projects as assigned
- Maintain familiarity with codes and regulations within HMCs core practices of healthcare, education, and civic; including DSA, OSHPD, contract codes, building codes, OSHA and other related legal requirements of construction; exhibit vigilance in identifying non-compliant conditions in all phases of design and construction
- Provide expert consultation as required
- Lead the education of staff relative to general and specific technical expertise
- Produce training content and collaborate in formulation and implementation of technical development initiatives
- Collaborate in the development of HMC standard architectural guidelines and processes
- Collaborate with project team to ensure the quality of project design and documentation, through all phases of projects
- Regional travel, as needed, to meet with and provide training for staff in HMC offices
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
- Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency
- Active architectural license in the state of California is required
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in architectural practice
- Work in one of HMCs six offices Tuesday through Thursday each week with remote work on Mondays and Fridays; option for additional remote work may be negotiable
- Preferred candidates will have specialty experience in envelope, specifications, material science, or another related discipline
- Exemplify HMC values
- Listen and communicate effectively and professionally
- Cultivate productive working relationships; foster and promote collaboration with HMC team members, consultants, clients, and other external partners in pursuing common goals and fulfillment of HMCs purpose and mission
- Demonstrate sound and accurate judgment
- Exhibit motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges
The hourly range for this position is $95,230 to $142,566
The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidates 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.
Salary : $95,230 - $142,566
