Careers
What’s it like to work at HY Architects?
We work together in project teams that offer both the freedom to express your creative design ideas, and also the support to expand your skills and professional development. At HY Architects, we put our clients first. We value family and celebrate outside interests. We work hard but take time to have fun as a group of professionals and friends. Experience why HY Architects is an award-winning place to work!
Open Positions
Project Manager
Full-Time | Hybrid & Alternative Work Schedule | Exempt
HY Architects is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Davis office. The Project Manager oversees architectural projects from inception through completion and is responsible for maintaining project quality, schedules, budgets, client relationships, and team coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage architectural projects through all phases of design, documentation, and construction.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, and budgets.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and coordinate with consultants and regulatory agencies.
- Lead project teams and delegate work while providing mentorship and oversight.
- Manage consultant deliverables and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Oversee construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, ASIs, NMAs, ACDs, site visits, and punch walks.
- Develop fee proposals and monitor project labor budgets and contract scope.
- Lead client and stakeholder presentations.
- Ensure quality control and compliance with HY standards.
Qualifications
- Typically 8+ years of relevant architectural experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture preferred.
- Architectural license preferred but not required.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Thorough knowledge of architectural documentation, building systems, detailing, materials, and California building codes.
- Demonstrated experience managing project teams, schedules, budgets, consultants, client relationships, and construction administration.
Job Captain
Full-Time | Hybrid & Alternative Work Schedule | Non-Exempt
HY Architects is seeking a Job Captain to join our Davis office. This position is a key production role responsible for supporting projects through all phases of architectural design and construction while coordinating closely with project teams, consultants, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architectural production and maintain Revit models through all project phases.
- Prepare design development and construction documents.
- Conduct site surveys, field measurements, and construction site visits.
- Coordinate architectural documents with consultants.
- Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, change documents, and punch walks.
- Assist with project schedules, fee proposals, and labor budget tracking.
- Delegate tasks and provide guidance to junior staff.
- Maintain HY production and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Typically 5–8 years of relevant architectural experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of architectural detailing, building materials, California building codes, and ADA requirements preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience coordinating with consultants and conducting site surveys.
- Construction administration experience preferred.