Associate Architect /Engineer - Commercial Building Assessments

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 SoCal, seeking an Associate (Registered Architect or Licensed Engineer) in our Huntington Beach, CA office. We're on a hybrid schedule with Monday and Tuesday in the office, and the remainder of the week either from home or out in the field.

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.

Essential Functions

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

Travel as needed, locally and to sites across our West region 30-50% - Primarily in CA, NV, AZ

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Registered as a Professional with NCARB or PE licensure. Candidates nearing licensure may be considered

Minimum 10 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

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

Experience with any of the following are a plus:

• Inspecting and assessing building systems and components or closely related forensic work involving remediating issues in the built environment
• Property Condition Assessments on commercial properties for real estate investment purposes
• Design, construction, and/or maintenance of commercial buildings a plus
• Cost estimation for both repair/maintenance of existing buildings and new construction
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (FFHA and ADA)
• Construction administration experience

Strong communication and problem-solving skills to support clients in understanding building condition, risk exposure, deferred maintenance, and capital planning implications

Ability to communicate directly with clients, communicate technical issues to non-technical audience, lead/direct teams on specific projects, delegate tasks as appropriate

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% 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 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. The base salary range for this position is $120,000 -$150,000.

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.