Architect II & Architect III

American Institute of Architecture Students; Royal Oak, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institute of Architecture Students in Royal Oak, MI seeks Architect II/III to join a collaborative design team. You will work across healthcare and commercial projects, producing architectural drawings, performing code research, and coordinating with consultants from SD through CDs.

Expect mentorship from senior staff while handling increasing responsibility in a hybrid, full-time role. The position requires a professional architecture degree, MI licensure for Architect III, and 5+

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited program.
• Licensed/Registered Architect in the State of Michigan (Architect III).
• 5–18 years of professional experience in architecture within an AEC firm.
• 5+ years on Healthcare and Commercial projects.
• 5+ years contributing to SD through CDs.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and project delivery methods.
• Must live within commuting distance to Royal Oak, MI.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural drawings and details across project phases with growing independence under supervision.
• Conduct code and zoning research (IBC, ADA/ABA, State, Local Codes).
• Compile and present findings to senior staff with increasing depth.
• Coordinate with project team and consultants on drawing production and model updates.
• Participate in design team meetings and site visits.
• Contribute to technical discussions and product research under guidance.
• Support construction administration tasks including RFI drafting and submittal logging.
• Provide guidance to junior architects on production standards.

Skills

Licensed Architect (MI)

Independent contributor

Team coordination

Education

Professional Architecture degree (B.Arch/M.Arch)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Titles: Architect II & Architect III

Reports to: Senior Project Architect | Principal Architect

Dept: Architecture | Design & Technical Production

Type: Full-time | Perm | Hybrid

Location: Royal Oak, MI

Our client, a leading architecture and planning firm, is seeking an Architect II and an Architect III to join their productive team as skilled, independent contributors. You will work across multiple project phases in healthcare and commercial work, take on real technical responsibilities, and be supported by a senior team that invests in your development. You will be contributing to design, code research, consultant coordination, and construction administration from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop architectural drawings and details across multiple project phases with growing independence, under periodic direction from senior staff.
• Perform code and zoning research (IBC, ADA/ABA, State, and Local Codes).
• Compile, document, and present findings to senior staff with increasing accuracy and depth.
• Coordinate with project team members and consultants on drawing production, model updates, and design issue resolution.
• Participate in design team meetings and site visits.
• Contribute substantially to technical discussions.
• Assist with specification sections and product research under senior guidance.
• Develop familiarity with CSI format and spec writing conventions.
• Support construction administration tasks, including RFI draft preparation, submittal logging, and punch list documentation.
• Provide guidance to the Architect I team members on production tasks and standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch. or M.Arch) from an accredited program is required.
• Must be a Licensed/Registered Architect in the State of Michigan for the Architect III position.
• 5–18 years of professional experience as an Architect within an Architectural and Planning firm (AEC).
• 5+ years of experience working on or managing Healthcare and Commercial Architectural projects.
• 5+ years of experience contributing to multiple project phases (SD through CDs).
• Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Strong working knowledge of building codes, construction materials, and project delivery methods.Demonstrated ability to work with increasing independence on defined project scopes.
• Must (currently) live close enough to Royal Oak, MI to work several days on-site.