Architect I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work format

Job summary

Hobbs+Black Architects in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced architect to lead construction document detailing and project coordination across healthcare, education, civic, and commercial venues.

You will use Revit and Bluebeam to develop detailed drawings, review codes, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams while guiding junior staff and coordinating with clients and consultants.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted client liaison with listening skills and translate needs into design solutions.
• Interface with project managers, teams, consultants and clients.
• Work in tandem 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 architectural construction drawings.
• Utilize Revit to develop project designs, plans, and technical solutions.
• Utilize Bluebeam for drawing review processes.
• Preparation and coordination of bid packages.
• Coordinate with consultants to ensure fully coordinated drawing packages.
• Perform and/or oversee construction administration tasks.
• Coordinate with QA/QC team to ensure quality and complete work.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an NCARB accredited program

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 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.

B ackground 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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