Senior Associate - Building Condition Assessor
Marx Okubo Associates, Inc. · Irving, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteArt & CreativeFull-time
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, or Miami.
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
- Demonstrated experience inspecting and assessing building systems and components or closely related forensic work involving remediating issues in the built environment
- 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
The benefits of working at Marx Okubo include:
- Internal growth and mentor/mentee opportunities
- 100% paid health insurance premiums for employees
- A 30% match on your 401(k) contributions
- Competitive compensation
- A culture of open perspectives, curiosity, and innovative mindsets
- EEO policy
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Travel as needed, locally and to sites across our Southeast region, 30-50%