HOBBS+BLACK ARCHITECTS
Detroit, Michigan
Architect Architect About UsWe'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 OverviewThis 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, conceptual design phase, schematic design phase, site planning, zoning, bid packages, submittals, fieldwork, project scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating.Essential FunctionsServe 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. Interfaces with project managers, project teams, consultants, and clients.Works in tandem with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams. Lead technical solutions architect. Conduct site planning and zoning research.Provide code review and analysis for projects. Creates 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.Maintains and complies with company and client project standards.ExperienceEight (8) or more years of related work experience.Proficient in the use of Revit to effectively produce quality documents. Experience working in Bluebeam to develop and detail construction documents. Commitment to and experience with sustainable design. Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.Effective presentation and communication skills. Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentHybrid 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.EducationBachelor's degree in architecture from an NCARB accredited program. SkillsArchitecture, Revit, Construction Documents, Building Codes, Code Compliance, Specifications, Detailing, Site Analysis, AutoCAD, BIM, Coordination, Collaboration, Cost Estimation, Bluebeam, QA/QC, Site Planning, Zoning and Bid Packages, Building Systems, Construction Administration, MS Outlook, MS Teams 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. Apply today and help shape spaces that truly serve people. HOBBS+BLACK PIf653359eed0c-5435
Architect Architect About UsWe'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 OverviewThis 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, conceptual design phase, schematic design phase, site planning, zoning, bid packages, submittals, fieldwork, project scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating.Essential FunctionsServe 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. Interfaces with project managers, project teams, consultants, and clients.Works in tandem with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams. Lead technical solutions architect. Conduct site planning and zoning research.Provide code review and analysis for projects. Creates 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.Maintains and complies with company and client project standards.ExperienceEight (8) or more years of related work experience.Proficient in the use of Revit to effectively produce quality documents. Experience working in Bluebeam to develop and detail construction documents. Commitment to and experience with sustainable design. Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.Effective presentation and communication skills. Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentHybrid 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.EducationBachelor's degree in architecture from an NCARB accredited program. SkillsArchitecture, Revit, Construction Documents, Building Codes, Code Compliance, Specifications, Detailing, Site Analysis, AutoCAD, BIM, Coordination, Collaboration, Cost Estimation, Bluebeam, QA/QC, Site Planning, Zoning and Bid Packages, Building Systems, Construction Administration, MS Outlook, MS Teams 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. Apply today and help shape spaces that truly serve people. HOBBS+BLACK PIf653359eed0c-5435
HOBBS+BLACK ARCHITECTS
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Project Manager I Project Manager About UsWe'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 growPosition OverviewThis position is the main client contact and director of all aspects of the project responsible for managing a team of architects to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications by delegating work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and project time 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, retail and more. This role is one of leadership and includes mentoring and developing other team members. Background in architecture and experience in project management with technical proficiency to create and develop detailed construction documents applying their knowledge of and experience with building codes, building systems, conceptual design phase, schematic design phase, site planning, zoning, bid packages, submittals, fieldwork, project scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating. Essential FunctionsLead project teams and oversee all management aspects of projects.Determine client preferences and standards.Identify project priorities through client collaboration to determine needs versus desires.Assist in client visioning and preliminary design options.Review compliance with building codes and ADA requirements.Direct, supervise, and confirm activities of project team engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and/or the Detailed Design Phase of projects.Review and analyze construction drawing details for specifications.Develop project schedules and cost projections.Oversee and direct project bidding and budgeting processes.Project documentation management of RFIs, change orders, and additional service requests.Review conducted site planning and zoning research.Collaborate with consultants and contractors.Provide construction administration direction.Collaborate with marketing to create opportunity proposals.Negotiate and execute project contracts using AIA Contract Documents or client service agreement.Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.Mentor and collaborate with team members. Work ExperienceTen (10) or more years of related work experience.Two (2) years or more of experience in a project management role.Proficient in the use of Revit to effectively produce quality documents.Experience working in Bluebeam to develop and detail construction documents. Commitment to and experience with sustainable design.Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.Effective presentation and communication skills.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentHybrid 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. EducationBachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an NCARB accredited program. SkillsOversee Development of Architectural Drawings, Zoning and Building Codes, Consultant Coordination, Cost Estimation, Project Budgeting, Project Management, Client Communication, Problem-Solving, Planning, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, Time Management, Supervisory, Sustainable Design, Construction Detailing, Building Materials, Building Systems, Bidding, Permits, Plan Review, Collaboration, QA/QC, Site planning, Project Management Software, Leadership 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. Apply today and help shape spaces that truly serve people. HOBBS+BLACK 64a4389b90f9-5332
Project Manager I Project Manager About UsWe'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 growPosition OverviewThis position is the main client contact and director of all aspects of the project responsible for managing a team of architects to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications by delegating work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and project time 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, retail and more. This role is one of leadership and includes mentoring and developing other team members. Background in architecture and experience in project management with technical proficiency to create and develop detailed construction documents applying their knowledge of and experience with building codes, building systems, conceptual design phase, schematic design phase, site planning, zoning, bid packages, submittals, fieldwork, project scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating. Essential FunctionsLead project teams and oversee all management aspects of projects.Determine client preferences and standards.Identify project priorities through client collaboration to determine needs versus desires.Assist in client visioning and preliminary design options.Review compliance with building codes and ADA requirements.Direct, supervise, and confirm activities of project team engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and/or the Detailed Design Phase of projects.Review and analyze construction drawing details for specifications.Develop project schedules and cost projections.Oversee and direct project bidding and budgeting processes.Project documentation management of RFIs, change orders, and additional service requests.Review conducted site planning and zoning research.Collaborate with consultants and contractors.Provide construction administration direction.Collaborate with marketing to create opportunity proposals.Negotiate and execute project contracts using AIA Contract Documents or client service agreement.Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.Mentor and collaborate with team members. Work ExperienceTen (10) or more years of related work experience.Two (2) years or more of experience in a project management role.Proficient in the use of Revit to effectively produce quality documents.Experience working in Bluebeam to develop and detail construction documents. Commitment to and experience with sustainable design.Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.Effective presentation and communication skills.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentHybrid 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. EducationBachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an NCARB accredited program. SkillsOversee Development of Architectural Drawings, Zoning and Building Codes, Consultant Coordination, Cost Estimation, Project Budgeting, Project Management, Client Communication, Problem-Solving, Planning, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, Time Management, Supervisory, Sustainable Design, Construction Detailing, Building Materials, Building Systems, Bidding, Permits, Plan Review, Collaboration, QA/QC, Site planning, Project Management Software, Leadership 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. Apply today and help shape spaces that truly serve people. HOBBS+BLACK 64a4389b90f9-5332