Hobbs+Black Architects is a nationally recognized architecture and design firm founded in 1965. As a full-service firm, we provide complete architectural and design services from study to construction administration from our offices in Michigan and Arizona.
Our firm's purpose is to create spaces that enhance the community and environment in which we all live. As architects and designers, we recognize that we play an active role in bringing diversity and sustainability to our communities. Through inclusive and adaptive architecture, we incorporate well-being and sustainability into all our designs because we understand that we must be environmentally conscious of the footprint we leave for future generations.
We believe the people on our team are what makes Hobbs+Black special. We believe diversity drives innovation. It is our mission to consciously create a diversified organization that values all opinions through harboring an inclusive and equitable workforce of professionals dedicated to the excellence of architecture. We are #OneHobbsBlack
Hobbs+Black offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, paid vacation/personal/medical time-off, paid volunteer time-off, employer group health insurance, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and a 401k Retirement Plan.
Hobbs+Black Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ann Arbor, MI
Architectural CAD / BIM Technician
We are seeking an experienced Architectural CAD / BIM Technician to join the Hobbs+Black team.
The Architectural CAD / BIM Technician will be technically proficient in 2D and 3D modeling software. This position will be responsible for the creation and development of architectural drawings for construction for a broad range of architectural projects. Post-graduate technical architectural work experience is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Effectively communicate and coordinate with project team, consultants, and clients.
Prepare complex architectural construction drawings for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects.
Maintain project schedules, cost projections, and budget estimates.
Conduct site planning and zoning research.
Attend planning and zoning, and/or municipal meetings.
Develop technical solutions for projects.
Develop and draft architectural plans and details.
Preparation of bid packages.
Perform construction administration tasks, including submittal review, fieldwork, and documentation.
Maintains and complies with Hobbs+Black and client project standards.
Competent project time and expense documentation skills.
Reports to the studio leader and/or principal in charge of assigned project.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree of Architecture or related field with architecture experience.
6+ years of professional postgraduate technical architectural work experience is required.
Technical knowledge and proficiency in the development, coordination, and review of architectural construction drawings and documentation.
Skilled technical proficiency in Revit.
Technical proficiency in Architectural CAD.
Technical problem-solving skills.
Proficient in building codes and ADA requirements.
Knowledge of the architectural and construction administration process.
Effective communication skills.
Must be organized and detailed oriented with time management skills sufficient to meet project deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
Architectural license preferred or equivalent experience.
Must be able to appear in-office 3 days per week.
Hobbs+Black offers a competitive benefit package to full-time employees:
Flexible work schedules.
Career development program.
401k retirement plan with up to 2% employer match.
8 paid holidays.
Paid vacation commensurate with level of position and seniority.
Annual paid medical time-off.
Paid personal time-off.
Paid volunteer time-off.
Paid parental leave.
Employer contributed group health insurance.
Dental insurance covered 50% by employer.
Paid vision insurance.
Employer paid basic group life and short-term disability insurance.
We operate on a hybrid work format (3 days in office; 2 days remote) because we understand what a work life balance means to our employees and their families. When our teams appear to collaborate in the office, we offer one-of-a-kind work environments with enthusiastic architectural design professionals.
We want to welcome you to our award-winning team and have you experience our firm's recognized journey of success. Join us today! To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, portfolio, and professional references.
Architect
Hobbs+Black Architects is seeking an Architect to join its team. This position will be exposed to a broad range of architectural projects from planning and design inception through construction completion in a variety of market sectors.
Architectural background and work experience is required. This position is comparable to AIA Architect Level I and Architect Level II (licensed, or non-licensed) defined positions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Effectively communicate and coordinate with project team, consultants, and clients.
Prepare complex architectural construction drawings for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects.
Maintain project schedules, cost projections, and budget estimates.
Conduct site planning and zoning research.
Attend planning and zoning, and/or municipal meetings.
Develop technical solutions for projects.
Develop and draft architectural plans and details.
Preparation of bid packages.
Perform construction administration tasks, including submittal review, fieldwork, and documentation.
Maintains and complies with Hobbs+Black and client project standards.
Competent project time and expense documentation skills.
Reports to the studio leader and/or principal in charge of assigned project.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with architecture experience.
6+ years of technical work experience post-graduate is required.
Technical knowledge, development, coordination, and review of construction documentation.
Technical proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
Technical problem-solving skills.
Proficient in building codes and ADA requirements.
Consistent ability to successfully meet deadlines.
Effective communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
Architectural license preferred or equivalent experience.
We want to welcome you to our award-winning team and have you experience our firm's recognized journey of success. Join us today! To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, portfolio, and professional references.
Architect
Hobbs+Black Architects is seeking an Architect to join its team. This position will be exposed to a broad range of architectural projects from planning and design inception through construction completion in a variety of market sectors.
Architectural background and work experience is required. This position is comparable to AIA Architect Level III (licensed, or non-licensed) defined positions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead technical solutions architect.
Performs project management from planning and design conception through construction administration.
Effectively communicate and coordinate with project team, consultants, and clients.
Prepare complex architectural construction drawings for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects.
Oversee and maintain project schedules, cost projections, and budget estimates.
Manage site planning and zoning research.
Attend planning and zoning, and/or municipal meetings.
Develop comprehensive technical solutions for projects.
Develop and draft architectural plans and details.
Manage the preparation of bid packages.
Supervise construction administration tasks, including submittal review, fieldwork, and documentation.
Maintains and complies with Hobbs+Black and client project standards.
Competent project time and expense documentation skills.
Effective leadership and management of support team.
Reports to the studio leader and/or principal in charge of assigned project.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with architecture experience.
8+ years of technical work experience post graduate is required.
Advanced technical development, coordination, and review of construction documentation.
Excellent technical proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
Excellent technical problem-solving skills.
Proficient in building codes and ADA requirements.
Consistent ability to successfully meet deadlines.
Effective project management skills.
Effective communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
Architectural license preferred or equivalent experience.
We want to welcome you to our award-winning team and have you experience our firm's recognized journey of success. Join us today! To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, portfolio, and professional references.
Architect – Project Manager Healthcare
Hobbs+Black Architects is seeking an experienced Architect - Project Manager to join its downtown Ann Arbor headquarters. This position will be exposed to a broad range of architectural projects from planning and design inception through construction completion in both new construction, renovation, and adaptive re-use.
Architecture background and work experience is required. This position is comparable to AIA Architect Level II and Architect Level III (licensed, or non-licensed) defined positions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage A/E projects on all levels from planning and design conception through construction.
Effectively communicate and coordinate with project team, consultants, and clients.
Prepare complex architectural construction drawings for new construction and renovation.
Oversee and maintain project schedules, cost projections, and budget estimates.
Manage site planning and zoning research.
Attend planning and zoning, and/or municipal meetings.
Develop technical solutions for projects.
Develop and draft architectural plans and details.
Manage the preparation of bid packages.
Supervise construction administration tasks, including submittal review, fieldwork, and documentation.
Maintains and complies with Hobbs+Black and client project standards.
Competent project time and expense documentation skills.
Effective leadership and management of support team.
Reports to the studio leader and/or principal in charge of assigned project.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with technical architecture experience.
7+ years of technical work experience post graduate is required.
Advanced technical development, coordination, and review of construction documentation.
Excellent technical proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
Excellent technical problem-solving skills.
Proficient in building codes and ADA requirements.
Consistent ability to successfully meet deadlines.
Effective project management skills.
Effective communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.
We want to welcome you to our award-winning team and have you experience our firm's recognized journey of success. Join us today! To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, portfolio, and professional references.
Architect – Project Manager
Hobbs+Black Architects is seeking an experienced Architect - Project Manager to join its downtown Ann Arbor headquarters Healthcare Studio.
Architecture background and work experience is required. This position is comparable to AIA Architect Level II and Architect Level III (licensed, or non-licensed) defined positions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage A/E projects on all levels from planning and design conception through construction.
Effectively communicate and coordinate with project team, consultants, and clients.
Prepare complex architectural construction drawings for new construction and renovation.
Oversee and maintain project schedules, cost projections, and budget estimates.
Manage site planning and zoning research.
Attend planning and zoning, and/or municipal meetings.
Develop healthcare planning concepts.
Provide code review based on FGI and Life Safety Code.
Develop technical solutions for projects.
Develop and draft architectural plans and details.
Manage the preparation of bid packages.
Supervise construction administration tasks, including submittal review, fieldwork, and documentation.
Maintains and complies with Hobbs+Black and client project standards.
Competent project time and expense documentation skills.
Effective leadership and management of support team.
Reports to the studio leader and/or principal in charge of assigned project.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with technical architecture experience.
7+ years of technical work experience post graduate is required.
Advanced technical development, coordination, and review of construction documentation.
Excellent technical proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
Excellent technical problem-solving skills.
Proficient in building codes and ADA requirements.
Knowledge of healthcare planning best practices.
Ability to coordinate MEP and medical equipment consultant work in healthcare environments.
Consistent ability to successfully meet deadlines.
Effective project management skills.
Effective communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.
We want to welcome you to our award-winning team and have you experience our firm's recognized journey of success. Join us today! To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, portfolio, and professional references.