Architect II

Hobbs+Black Architects; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobbs+Black Architects is seeking an Architect II to balance project leadership with client management, team influence, and business development. The role involves detailing complex designs and construction drawings with a team, applying deep knowledge of codes, site planning, and project constraints to deliver high-quality spaces.

The candidate will lead presentations, coordinate with clients and consultants, and contribute to timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of related architectural work experience.
• Proficient in producing construction documents.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees construction administration and documentation.
• Performs code reviews and ensures compliance.
• Serves as primary project contact with clients.
• Delivers design presentations and architectural models.
• Participates in business development.
• Mentors and leads other architects and technicians.

Skills

Interior detailing

Exterior detailing

Code review

Compliance

Specifications

Site analysis

Zoning review

Cost estimating

Schedule management

QA/QC

Construction administration

Consultant coordination

Education

NCARB‑accredited architecture program

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 II’s balance project leadership with client management, team influence, and business development. This position is responsible for detailing of complicated 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

• Reviews and oversees construction administration and documentation.
• Accountable for accurate code reviews.
• Serves as primary project contact with our clients.
• Develops and delivers comprehensive design presentations and architectural models to clearly communicate project intent.
• Participates with the firm’s overall business development.
• Mentors and leads other architects and technicians.
  

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of related architectural work experience.
• Experience in the use of Revit to effectively produce quality documents.
• Proficient working in Bluebeam to review and coordinate team documentation.
• Proven 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

• 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.

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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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