Architect

Hobbs+Black Architects; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work format

Job summary

Hobbs+Black Architects in Detroit seeks an experienced architect to detail and develop construction documents across healthcare, education, civic and mixed-use projects. You will lead technical detailing, coordinate with project teams, and ensure code compliance using Revit and Bluebeam in a collaborative, studio setting with a hybrid work format.

Bachelor’s degree required; eight+ years of experience; licensure preferred; strong communication and client liaison skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an NCARB accredited program.
• Eight or more years of related architectural work experience.
• Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in Revit and Bluebeam for detailed construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted client liaison with attention to detail and translate clients’ needs into actionable design solutions.
• Interface with project managers, project teams, consultants, and clients.
• Work in tandem with collaborative multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Act as a technical solutions architect.
• 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 for projects.
• Utilize Bluebeam for drawing review process.
• Preparation and coordination of 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.

Skills

Revit

Bluebeam

Detailing

Construction documents

Code knowledge

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Outlook

MS Teams

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. If you're looking for a place where your voice is heard and your work makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

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 your knowledge of and experience with building codes, building systems, 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.
• Act as a technical solutions architect.
• 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 for projects.
• Utilize Bluebeam for drawing review process.
• Preparation and coordination of 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.

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of related architectural work experience.
• Proficient in the use of Revit to effectively produce quality documents.
• Experience working in Bluebeam to develop and detail construction documents.
• 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).
• An 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, Coordination, Collaboration, Cost Estimation, Bluebeam, QA/QC, Site Planning, Zoning, Bid Packages, Problem‑Solving, 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.

HOBBS+BLACK ARCHITECTS

www.hobbs-black.com

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