Architectural Project Coordinator (Buildings)
Job Description
Job DescriptionAs 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 seeking a Project Coordinator in White Plains, NY. We're on a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office and the other three either from home or the field as needed.
Essential Functions
Working under the guidance of professional architects, Project Coordinators will:
- Assist in the review and evaluation of existing buildings and new construction
- Perform field observations for property condition assessments, construction loan monitoring and new construction
- Perform plan reviews for general code compliance and adequacy of construction, including coordination, detailing, and building materials and systems
- Perform cost comparison and budget analysis for new construction projects
- Perform existing building replacement cost evaluations
- Assist in architectural/engineering repair projects for existing buildings
- Travel as needed to project sites in the Northeast region
Our work covers most commercial building types, including office, retail, industrial, hotel/hospitality and multifamily
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or closely related field
- 3-4 years of experience at an architecture, engineering, or construction company
- This role may be filled as a Senior Project Coordinator if a candidate has 4-6 years of closely related experience
- For architectural candidates - hours towards licensing have been completed
- For engineering candidates - EIT preferred, with plan to obtain PE
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel and Bluebeam
- General understanding of building materials and methods
- Developing ability to read and interpret construction drawings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to travel
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 (ex: ladders)
- Travel approximately 25-50% 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 and continuing education opportunities, as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employee, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, diversity, and analytical mindsets. We are expecting the salary to be in the range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year for Project Coordinator, and $80,000 - $100,000 for a Senior Project Coordinator.
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 the next steps in the recruitment process.
**No agencies, please.