Architect I

Hobbs+Black Architects • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $76,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hobbs+Black Architects is hiring an Architect I to lead technical project delivery while beginning to mentor others and support firm initiatives. The role involves detailing project designs and construction drawing assignments in collaboration with project teams, using technical proficiency, problem-solving expertise, work experience, and project constraints to guide the work.

The Architect I contributes to projects across healthcare, education, civic, mixed-use, commercial, residential, and other sectors, creating aesthetically pleasing, functional, and sustainable spaces. The role requires technical expertise in developing detailed construction documents and applying knowledge of building codes, building systems, site planning, zoning, bid packages, submittals, fieldwork, project scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating.

The position uses a hybrid work format, with three days in the office and two days remote, in a studio culture that values teamwork, flexibility, and a shared passion for design. The employee must be able to navigate project sites, hold a valid driver's license, communicate and interface with clients in English, and be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Five or more years of related architectural work experience.
• Architectural license; U.S. licensure preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit to produce quality documents.
• Experience using Bluebeam to review and coordinate team documentation.
• Proven presentation and communication skills.
• Professional degree in architecture from an NCARB-accredited program.
• Ability to navigate project sites.
• Valid driver's license.
• English-language communication and client-interface skills.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Skills in 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, and consultant coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction documentation and construction administration.
• Perform code reviews.
• Coordinate relationships with consultants.
• Serve as a project contact for H+B clients.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive technical design presentations and architectural models to communicate project intent.
• Support the firm's overall business development.
• Mentor architectural technicians in their roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level