Project Architect

Project Architect

Base pay range: $75,000.00/hr - $90,000.00/hr

We'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 tight‑knit, family‑oriented 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 matters and your work makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

This position will research, program, plan, design, and administer building projects for our clients. 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.

• Serve 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.
• Interface with project managers, project teams, consultants, and clients.
• Work in tandem with highly collaborative multi‑discipline design teams.
• Conduct site planning and zoning research.
• Provide code review and analysis for projects.
• Create 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.
• Maintain and comply with company and client project standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC team to ensure quality and complete work.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to draftspersons and technicians, if applicable, and evaluate their work.

• Six (6) or more years of related work experience.
• Proficient in the use of Revit to effectively produce quality documents.
• Commitment to and experience with sustainable design.
• Architectural license preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• Hybrid work format (3 days in office; 2 days remote).
• An authentic studio culture that values teamwork, flexibility, and a shared passion for design.
• 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 lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Valid driver's license.
• English language communication and client interface skills.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States, without need for sponsorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an NCARB accredited program, or on track to become licensed.

Architecture, Design, Revit, Construction Documents, Building Codes, Code Compliance, Specifications, Detailing, Site Analysis, Sustainable Design, AutoCAD, Construction, BIM, Coordination, 3D Modeling, Collaboration, Problem‑Solving, Client Communication, Cost Estimation, Bluebeam, QA/QC, Site Planning, Zoning, Bid Packages, Building Systems, Construction Administration, ADA Compliance, MS Outlook, MS Teams, Project Management Software, Presentation Skills, Leadership.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Scottsdale, AZ / Phoenix, AZ