Architect I

Hobbs+Black Architects; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Hobbs+Black Architects seeks an experienced Architect to detail project designs for diverse healthcare, education, civic, and commercial work. The role emphasizes producing precise construction documents, applying building codes, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants should have 8+ years' experience, strong Revit skills, and proficiency with Bluebeam. A license is preferred, and a collaborative, client-facing approach is required.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of related architectural work experience.
• Proficient in Revit to produce quality documents.
• Experience using Bluebeam to detail construction documents.
• Architectural license preferred or equivalent experience.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted client liaison with listening skills and translate clients' needs into design solutions.
• Interface with project managers, teams, consultants, and clients.
• Collaborate with 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 construction drawings.
• Utilize Revit to develop project designs and solutions.
• Utilize Bluebeam for drawing reviews.
• Prepare and coordinate bid packages.
• Ensure fully coordinated drawing packages with consultants.
• Oversee construction administration tasks and QA/QC coordination.

Skills

Revit

Bluebeam

Construction Documents

Building Codes

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

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.

Architect

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.

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 their 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

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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.

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HOBBS+BLACK ARCHITECTS

www.hobbs-black.com

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