What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate Registered Architect - AEC Consulting position at Marx Okubo Associates, Inc.?
As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm, Marx Okubo works with real estate owners, investors and lenders—at every point of the property lifecycle—to evaluate their building projects, solve complex challenges and implement tailored solutions. We value technical proficiency, innovation, dedication and achievement as well as collaboration, both within our organization and in our client interactions.
We're building our project team in our Southeast region, seeking a Senior Associate Registered Architect that can be located in one of the following metro areas – Atlanta, Orlando, or Miami
Our work covers most commercial building types, including office, retail, industrial, hotel/hospitality, and multi-family; focus on industrial and commercial (office, high rise multifamily) structure. A Senior Associate is a registered Professional Architect and is responsible for understanding all aspects of a project relative to its scope, technical accuracy, potential risk, and client requirements.
Essential Functions
Act as a technical team member and project lead
Collaborate with the client, internal team, consultants and site contact
Maintain responsibility for an overall understanding of projects in your purview
Review and analyze building construction and condition
Review and analyze project documents including drawings, specifications, contracts and budgets
Perform building evaluations and construction monitoring
Prepare formal reports per client and firm specifications
Build relationships and develop business
Travel as needed, locally and to sites across our Southeast region, 30-50%
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture
Minimum 15 years' industry related experience at an architecture firm
Registered as a Professional with NCARB
Technical level of understanding of building types in order to perform services of the organization with limited supervision
Clear understanding of construction processes, sequence, and activities
Construction administration experience
Knowledge of construction contract types and forms
Forensic experience highly desirable
Solid understanding of various building materials and methods
Strong technical skills in commercial construction a must, including state and regional codes
Working knowledge of accessibility standards (FFHA and ADA) desirable
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Leadership experience and qualities are desirable
Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High-level organizational, time management, communication and collaboration skills
Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD a plus.
Proficient in Bluebeam and Box, and knowledge of Plan Grid a plus
Willingness to travel 30-50% locally and regionally
Physical Requirements
Candidates should have the ability to:
Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain
See and respond to dangerous situations
Respond quickly to sounds
Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths
Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas
Operate a computer and other related office equipment, and possess visual acuity to read information from printed sources and computer screens
Lift up to 40 pounds (ladders)
Travel approximately 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, 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.