Senior Associate - Building Condition Assessor

Marx Okubo and Assoc.•Atlanta, GA

5d•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 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.

Requirements

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 including: Property Condition Assessments (ASTM E2018), Facility Condition Assessments, Reserve studies and capital planning, Building enclosure and roofing evaluations, Forensic investigations, Accessibility reviews (ADA/FHA), Commercial real estate consulting, Institutional investor or lender-related due diligence work
Technical level of understanding of building types
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
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

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of accessibility standards (FFHA and ADA) desirable
Construction administration experience is helpful
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

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 Southeast region, 30-50%