Architect

Hobbs+Black Architects; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobbs+Black Architects in Ann Arbor, Michigan is seeking an experienced architect to leverage technical expertise and contribute to a collaborative design environment. The ideal candidate will have eight or more years of experience and proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam, along with a strong commitment to sustainable design. The role involves detailed documentation, client liaison, and working in a hybrid format. Join a team that values creativity and teamwork to help shape spaces that serve people.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of related work experience.
• Proficient in the use of Revit to produce quality documents.
• Experience in Bluebeam to develop and detail construction documents.
• Commitment to and experience with sustainable design.
• Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted client liaison to capture and translate clients' needs into actionable designs.
• Interface with project managers, project teams, consultants, and clients.
• Lead technical solutions architecture and conduct site planning and zoning research.
• Create detailed plans for complex architectural construction drawings.

Skills

Architecture

Revit

Construction Documents

Building Codes

Code Compliance

Specifications

Detailing

Site Analysis

AutoCAD

BIM

Coordination

Collaboration

Cost Estimation

Bluebeam

QA/QC

Site Planning

Zoning

Bid Packages

Building Systems

Construction Administration

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an NCARB accredited program

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

About Us

We're not your typical architecture firm. At Hobbs+Black Architects we offer a one-of-a-kind, people-centered work environment where collaboration, creativity, and camaraderie thrive. We're a team that believes great design comes from meaningful relationships, open dialogue, and a shared commitment to improve the lives of the people we serve.

Here, you're not just contributing to projects. You’re helping shape places where people live, heal, learn, gather, and grow.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for detailing modifications of project designs or construction drawing assignments to project team based on technical proficiency, technical problem-solving expertise, work experience, and project constraints. We work with a variety of clients to create aesthetically pleasing, functional, and sustainable spaces for a broad range of projects in healthcare, education, civic, mixed‑use, commercial, residential, and more.

Background in architecture with strong technical expertise to create and develop detailed construction documents applying knowledge of building codes, building systems, conceptual design phase, schematic design phase, site planning, zoning, bid packages, submittals, fieldwork, project scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a trusted client liaison with excellent listening skills, attention to detail, and the ability to capture and translate clients' needs into actionable design solutions.
• Interface with project managers, project teams, consultants, and clients.
• Work in tandem with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams.
• Lead technical solutions architecture.
• Conduct site planning and zoning research.
• Provide code review and analysis for projects.
• Create detailed plans for complex architectural construction drawings.
• Utilize Revit to develop project designs, plans, and technical solutions.
• Utilize Bluebeam for drawing review process.
• Prepare and coordinate bid packages.
• Confer with consultants to ensure fully coordinated drawing packages.
• Perform and/or oversee construction administration tasks, including submittal review, fieldwork, and documentation.
• Coordinate with QA/QC team to ensure quality and complete work.
• Maintain compliance with company and client project standards.

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of related work experience.
• Proficient in the use of Revit to produce quality documents.
• Experience in Bluebeam to develop and detail construction documents.
• Commitment to and experience with sustainable design.
• Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Hybrid work format (3 days in office; 2 days remote).
• Authentic studio culture that values teamwork, flexibility, and a shared passion for design.
• Must be able to navigate project sites.
• Valid driver's license.
• English language communication and client interface skills.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States, without need for sponsorship.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an NCARB accredited program.

Skills

Architecture, Revit, Construction Documents, Building Codes, Code Compliance, Specifications, Detailing, Site Analysis, AutoCAD, BIM, Coordination, Collaboration, Cost Estimation, Bluebeam, QA/QC, Site Planning, Zoning and Bid Packages, Building Systems, Construction Administration, MS Outlook, MS Teams

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about great design, love working collaboratively, and want to grow in a supportive environment, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help shape spaces that truly serve people.