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.
Why Join HMC
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: 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.
Job Summary
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Associate Healthcare Planner to join our team. In this role, you will manage all phases of the planning process for small-scale healthcare projects, working closely with a Senior Healthcare Planner. You will help solve architectural programming and planning challenges, develop space programs, and create functional narratives. The ideal candidate has strong client-facing skills and can effectively direct and monitor planning activities.
The position is based in either the
Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Jose, California studio. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexible hours, requiring three days in the office and the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
Responsibilities
- Review project documents to ensure quality, coordination, and compliance with deliverable requirements across all phases
- Collaborate with project team and clients to review and approve changes
- Ensure design intent is maintained through all project phases in collaboration with the design team
- Integrate design principles with project goals and maintain design integrity throughout
- Draft meeting minutes and professional correspondence
- Support senior healthcare planner in supervising and delegating work
- Work with staff to achieve project objectives and resolve planning issues alongside the project manager during construction document preparation
- Promote design quality and foster collaborative design processes
- Perform departmental planning, including blocking and stacking of spaces, to optimize functionality and workflow
- Assist with programming, planning, and feasibility analysis in coordination with the project design team
- Interpret applicable building codes and ensure compliance in all planning and design activities
- Document planning and design work in Revit
- Participate in office planning/design charrettes
- Estimate and manage hours for assigned tasks, ensuring completion within budgeted time
- Collaborate effectively with design and production staff
- Develop plans of action with supervisors to resolve project-related issues
- Attend professional activities outside the office to support professional development and networking
- Participate in project marketing interviews and assist in preparing interview materials
- Coordinate with team members and consultants to identify and resolve conflicts and discrepancies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Architectural degree from an accredited university preferred or equivalent demonstrated proficiency
- Minimum of five (5) years of architectural experience, including at least two (2) years in healthcare planning
- Proficiency in departmental planning, blocking and stacking, and code interpretation
- Working knowledge of applicable building codes
- Understanding of healthcare construction costs, systems, and logistics; ability to assist the project manager with value analysis
- Awareness of LEED principles and their application in programming
- Self-motivated with the ability to take on new responsibilities and challenges
- Strong time-management skills; able to set goals, prioritize tasks, and manage workload efficiently
- Proficiency with graphic tools and software to effectively present concepts and programs
- Ability to organize and deliver design presentations under the supervision of a Senior Healthcare Planner
- Skilled in delegating tasks respectfully and appropriately
- Demonstrates sound judgment; makes timely, informed decisions while including the appropriate team members in the decision-making process
- Strong active listening and professional communication skills
- Ability to keep design teams and clients updated on project status
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build productive and cooperative relationships
- Proactive in seeking clarification on assignments when unclear
The salary range for this position is $95,230 - $142,566.
The actual salary offered 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.
