Associate Architect /Engineer - Commercial Building Assessments

Marx Okubo and Assoc.•Huntington Beach, CA

36d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

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