Architect II

Hobbs+Black Architects • Phoenix, AZ

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Hobbs+Black Architects is seeking an Architect II to balance project leadership with client management, team influence, and business development. The role involves detailing complicated project designs and construction drawing assignments, drawing on technical proficiency, problem-solving expertise, work experience, and project constraints. The firm works across healthcare, education, civic, mixed-use, commercial, residential, and other project types to create aesthetically pleasing, functional, and sustainable spaces.

The Architect II applies strong architectural and technical expertise to develop detailed construction documents and address building codes, building systems, site planning, zoning, bid packages, submittals, fieldwork, project scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating. The position includes a hybrid work format, with three days in the office and two days remote, in a collaborative studio environment.

Requirements

• Eight or more years of related architectural work experience.
• Architectural licensure; U.S. licensure preferred.
• Experience using Revit to produce quality documents.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for reviewing and coordinating team documentation.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.
• Professional degree in architecture from an NCARB-accredited program.
• Knowledge and experience in architectural detailing, building codes and compliance, building systems, site planning, zoning, bid packages, submittals, fieldwork, scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. architectural licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee construction administration and documentation.
• Ensure accurate code reviews.
• Serve as the primary project contact for clients.
• Develop and deliver design presentations and architectural models to communicate project intent.
• Participate in the firm's business development.
• Mentor and lead architects and technicians.
• Detail complicated project designs and prepare construction drawing assignments.
• Coordinate project documentation and consultants, and contribute to quality assurance and quality control.

What This Job Offers

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