Associate - Architect/Engineer (Buildings)

Marx Okubo and Assoc.

White Plains, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

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 White Plains, seeking a licensed Associate.

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. An Associate is responsible for understanding all aspects of a project relative to its scope, technical accuracy, potential risk, and client requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture • Minimum 5 years' industry related experience • 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 

Essential Functions 

• Act as a technical team member and small project lead • Collaborate within a Marx|Okubo project team, using your strong technical knowledge in building envelope reviews and evaluations in building design construction, and post-occupancy • 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 office as needed 

*Acceptable background checks, including motor vehicle records, court records, and references, are required upon offer.

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 premium, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, certifications, and locations though is expected to be in the $100,000 -$160,000 range. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, and analytical 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. 