Senior Associate - Building Condition Assessor

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance premiums

Up to 30% match on 401(k) contributions

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate Registered Architect in Atlanta, GA. The role involves overseeing commercial building assessments, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring project compliance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture or Engineering, along with 15+ years of experience. The position requires strong technical, communication, and leadership skills, with responsibilities across multiple project types. The firm offers competitive compensation, 100% health insurance coverage, and a culture of development and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' industry related experience at an architecture or consulting firm.
• Experience in Property Condition Assessments (ASTM E2018) and forensic investigations.
• Understanding of various building materials and methods.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze construction conditions and documents.
• Conduct inspections of commercial properties and document findings.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing evaluations and recommendations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical proficiency

Leadership qualities

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Box

Plan Grid

Job description

Overview

As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm, Marx Okuboworks 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.

Essential Functions

• 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%.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 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
• Solid understanding of various building materials and methods.
• Knowledge of construction contract types and forms.
• Strong technical skills in commercial construction, including state and regional codes.
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (FFHA and ADA) desirable.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills to support clients in understanding building condition, risk exposure, deferred maintenance, and capital planning implications.
• Leadership experience and qualities desirable.
  • 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.
• 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.

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 30‑50% of the time both in and out of state.

Benefits and Culture

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 employees, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, and innovative 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.