Project Architect

In this position, you will research, program, plan, design, and administer building projects for Hobbs+Black Architects clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, zoning, and building codes, and building materials and systems. This position may be exposed to a variety of healthcare, education, civic, housing, and commercial architectural projects. Architecture education, background, and prior work experience is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Oversees lower-level draftspersons and technicians, if applicable, and evaluates their work.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Interfaces with project managers, project teams, consultants, and clients.

  • Works in tandem with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams.

  • Conduct site planning and zoning research.

  • May attend planning and zoning, and/or municipal meetings.

  • Provide code review and analysis for projects.

  • Creates detailed plans for complex architectural construction drawings.

  • Utilize Revit/AutoCAD software 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.

  • Maintains and complies with Hobbs+Black and client project standards.

  • Coordinate with QA/QC team.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Technical knowledge, development, coordination, and review of construction documentation.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.

  • Commitment to and experience with sustainable design.

  • Proficient knowledge and application of Revit; certification preferred.

  • Technical problem-solving skills.

  • Proficient in building codes.

  • Knowledge of ADA requirements.

  • Consistent ability to successfully meet deadlines.

  • Effective communication, in written and verbal formats.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.

  • Cost estimating skills preferred.

  • Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.

  • English language communication and client interface skills.

  • Legally eligible to work in the United States, without need for sponsorship.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field with technical architecture experience.

  • 5+ years of related work experience is required.

  • Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of construction sites.

  • Must be able to list up-to 15 pounds at a time.

Seniority:

  • Mid-Level.

Pay/Wage:

  • Salary.

  • Semi-Monthly (6th and 21st day of each month).