ASSOCIATE/SR. ASSOCIATE - CONSULTING
Job Description:
Building project team in Orange County (Santa Ana or San Diego), seeking an Associate or Senior Associate - Architect or Engineer Essential Functions
Job Description/Tasks
• Act as a technical team member and small project lead.
• Collaborate within a Marx|Okubo project team, using your strong technical knowledge to perform field observations, property condition assessment surveys, facility condition assessments.
• Build rapport with the client, internal team, consultants and site contact.
• Learn and convey and overall understanding of the clients' project(s).
• Review and analyze building construction and condition, perform building evaluations on existing and new construction.
• Review and analyze contract documents including drawings, specifications, contracts, and budgets.
• Prepare formal reports.
• Travel to client sites and local offices as needed 25-50%.
Job Requirements
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 50% of the time both in and out of state
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or similar.
Minimum 5 years' industry related experience for Associate, Minimum 10 years' experience for Senior Associate.
Technical level understanding of most building types.
Thorough understanding of construction processes, activities and scheduling.
Construction administration experience, construction contract types and forms.
Solid understanding of building materials and methods and the technical aspects of building enclosures, structures, and systems .
Working knowledge of accessibility standards (FFHA and ADA) a plus.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Box or equivalent.
High-level organizational, time management, communication, and collaboration. skills
Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity.
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 employee,
up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation.
Salary
Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, and analytical mindsets. The expected salaries for these roles are $90-120k/year for Associates and $120-140k/year for Senior Associates.
* 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.
We perform background checks via an agency after offers of employment are accepted and review them on an individual basis for inconsistencies or violations to determine next steps in the recruitment process.
Website:
How To Apply:
Submit your application via www.marxokubo.com or here.
No phone calls please.
About:
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.