Senior Associate

About the role

Marx Okubo is seeking a Senior Associate Registered Architect to join our project team in the Southeast region. The ideal candidate will be located in one of the following metro areas: Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, or Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze building construction and condition
• Conduct, document, and analyze physical inspections of commercial properties to evaluate their condition and remaining useful life of systems
• Inspect structural components, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, exteriors, and site work
• Take photographs of representative systems, deficiencies, and deferred maintenance
• Analyze maintenance records, fire inspection reports, and occupancy certificates
• Review and analyze project documents including drawings, specifications, contracts and budgets
• Prepare formal reports per client and firm specifications, including comprehensive PCRs, detailing findings, immediate repairs, and reserve funding requirements
• Build relationships and develop business

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Masters in Architecture or Engineering
• Registered as a Professional with NCARB or PE licensure
• Minimum 15 years' industry related experience at an architecture firm or similar consulting firm
• Technical level of understanding of building types in order to perform services of the organization with limited supervision
• Five years of demonstrated experience inspecting and assessing building systems and components or closely related forensic work involving remediating issues in the built environment
• Solid understanding of various building materials and methods
• Knowledge of construction contract types and forms
• Strong technical skills in commercial construction a must, including state and regional codes
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (FFHA and ADA)
• Construction administration experience is helpful
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to support clients in understanding building condition, risk exposure, deferred maintenance, and capital planning implications
• Leadership experience and qualities are desirable, including:
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams and specialty consultants
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff as appropriate
• Support a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Continue developing technical expertise, consulting effectiveness, and industry knowledge
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High-level organizational, time management, communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Box, and knowledge of Plan Grid
• Willingness to travel 30-50% of the time both in and out of state

Benefits

Marx Okubo is a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee-owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities, as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employees, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, and innovative mindsets.

Marx Okubo is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Marx Okubo’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.