Senior Building Enclosures Lead — Hybrid Dallas

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

100% paid health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate in Dallas to lead building enclosure investigations from assessment through project delivery. You will engage with clients, internal teams, and consultants to guide scope, schedule, and quality, delivering practical, constructible solutions.

The role requires 15+ years in A/E/C, with strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record in forensic work. Hybrid schedule with travel up to 30% locally and regionally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering; licensure or professional credentials required (RA or PE).
• Minimum 15 years of industry experience in architecture, engineering, or construction.
• Five (5) years of forensic or investigative project experience highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Technical understanding of most building types; knowledge of enclosure systems and construction processes.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Box; PlanGrid is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% locally and regionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and provide technical direction; review field and document findings from technicians and specialists.
• Own project delivery—scope, schedule, quality, and execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor; build and develop client relationships.
• Proactively communicate project status and changes to clients and stakeholders.
• Build industry reputation and support outreach to prospective clients to grow this line of business within the Dallas/FW area; identify opportunities to expand scope.
• Conduct and direct site investigations and field reviews of existing and new construction, including diagnostics, testing, and intrusive investigations as needed.
• Review background documentation to determine original construction detailing and identify causes of defects or damage.
• Prepare and present clear, detailed reports documenting existing conditions, defects, recommended repairs, and estimated extent of repair.
• Collaborate with clients on next steps following evaluations; provide peer review of findings for team members.
• Support business development by developing proposals, scopes, and budgets.
• Coordinate with consultants to produce construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Manage resources and time effectively to meet utilization goals.
• Travel as needed to sites and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Forensics/Investigations

Building Enclosures

Project Management

Client Relationships

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

Licensure/PE/RA

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Box

PlanGrid

Job description

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate in Dallas to lead building enclosure investigations from assessment through project delivery. You will engage with clients, internal teams, and consultants to guide scope, schedule, and quality, delivering practical, constructible solutions.

The role requires 15+ years in A/E/C, with strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record in forensic work. Hybrid schedule with travel up to 30% locally and regionally is expected.