July 14, 2026

Full Time Project Architect

HGA Sacramento, California

Project Architect

Architecture

Regular Full-Time

# Project Architect - Community + Live, Workplace & Government (CWG) markets - Sacramento, CA
HGA, a leading architectural, engineering, and planning firm, is seeking a talented and driven Project Architect to join our growing CWG practice in Sacramento, CA . In this role, you'll work closely with Senior Designers, Project Managers, and other Project Architects to develop innovative and technically sound design solutions. You'll lead the creation of detailed documentation while maintaining our firm's high standards for design quality and client service.
What You'll Do: Lead the development of construction documents and ensure design intent is accurately carried through.
Translate complex project goals into creative and functional design solutions.

Ensure project milestones and deadlines are met with attention to detail and quality.

Meaningful Work: Shape the environments where people live, work, and play through projects that make a lasting impact.
Design and understand and contribute to the project's design philosophy.
Provide major input in developing design and building performance strategies and convey these effectively to team members.
Lead project teams to develop complete document sets based on the project phase.
Provide technical design input and solutions to project challenges, supporting the overall design concept.
Oversee technical design efforts, detailed design development, project coordination, and quality control during all project phases, collaborating closely with the Senior Designer.
Execute applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
Actively collaborate with and coordinate the work of consultants and knowledge resources to ensure project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design concept and performance goals.
Contribute to the preparation of design documents and lead the detailed development of construction documents during all project phases.
Ensure complete, accurate, and coordinated project documentation.
Oversee and perform construction administration duties, including reviewing shop drawings, material samples, RFI's, RFP's, and change orders for conformance with design.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
7 - 10 years of experience, including work on small to mid-size projects
Deep understanding of programming, codes, and technical detailing

Proficiency in Revit required; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other graphic tools desired.
Expertise with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products needed
The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.
Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers - help us shape what's next.
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