Architect I

Hobbs Black; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobbs+Black Architects is seeking an Architect I in Grand Rapids, MI to lead technical project delivery, detail project designs, and coordinate with consultants. The role requires strong Revit skills, ability to mentor junior staff, and client communication while supporting firm initiatives.

The position operates in a hybrid format with on-site and remote collaboration. The candidate will work on healthcare, education, civic, and commercial projects, applying building codes, site planning,

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of related architectural work experience.
• Proficient in Revit to effectively produce quality documents.
• Experience working with Bluebeam to review and coordinate team documentation.
• Proven presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads construction documentation and construction administration.
• Performs code reviews.
• Coordinates relationships with consultants.
• Serves as project contact with clients.
• Develops and delivers comprehensive technical design presentations and architectural models to clearly communicate project intent.
• Supports the firm's overall business development.
• Mentors architectural technicians in their roles.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Professional degree in architecture (NCARB accredited)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

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 work makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

Primary Focus

Our Architect I's lead technical project delivery while beginning to mentor others and support our firm's initiatives. This position is responsible for detailing of project designs, or construction drawing assignments, with a 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

• Leads construction documentation and construction administration.
• Performs code reviews.
• Coordinates relationships with consultants.
• Serves as project contact with our clients.
• Develops and delivers comprehensive technical design presentations and architectural models to clearly communicate project intent.
• Supports the firm's overall business development.
• Mentors' architectural technicians in their roles.

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of related architectural work experience.
• Proficient in the use of Revit to effectively produce quality documents.
• Experience working in Bluebeam to review and coordinate team documentation.
• Proven 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

• Professional degree in architecture from an NCARB accredited program.

Skills

• Interior and exterior architectural detailing
• Code review and compliance
• Specifications
• Site analysis and zoning review
• Cost estimating
• Schedule management
• QA/QC review
• Construction administration management
• Consultant coordination