Senior Associate
MarX | Okubo, Chicago
Position
Location: Chicago
Title: Senior Associate
Organization: Marx | Okubo
Overview
Founded almost 40 years ago, Marx Okubo is an employee-owned architecture, engineering and construction consulting firm with nine offices across the country. On behalf of their clients, Marx Okubo provides services such as owner representation, project management and consulting for new, existing, and renovations of commercial and residential facilities. Drawing from their broad practical knowledge and national market experience, their clients are able to mitigate risk and make crucial business decisions with greater confidence. As consultants for the built environment, they are a critical investment that increases the likelihood of any project or portfolio’s success.
Contact
David Haasch
(208) 810-4423 x 121
david@centermarkplacements.com
Why consider this opportunity?
- Employee-owned firm where you’ll be included in on the ‘win’. This is not a model where there are a few partners at the top and then everyone else
- Work for one of the top companies in the building consulting space with with a 40+ year track record of success
- Clients include real estate owners, developers, and investors
- Provide consulting services that address every stage of a building’s lifecycle
- Diversity of services keep the work interesting. One day you may involved in new construction monitoring and the next day assessing the condition of 3-year-old 5-story residential tower as part of a real estate transaction
- Work in a multi-disciplinary, team environment collaborating with a seasoned group of architects, engineers, construction specialists, and real estate professionals
- Business model allows the company to pivot and remain profitable in all market conditions
- Family-oriented working environment built on trust
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Solid benefits package includes:
-Bonus plan based on overall office, company, and individual performance
-100% company-paid health insurance premiums for employees and low premium contribution for families
-401K with matching funds
-Employee-owned Company (ESOP) – you’ll receive stock in the company that vests over time to be redeemed at market value when you move on or retire
-Marx Okubo encourages you to be continually sharpening the saw. They provide generous education/license/tuition benefits
Position Overview
A senior associate is a licensed architect, engineer or construction manager, and is responsible for understanding all aspects of the project being reviewed relative to its scope and client requirements.
Responsibilities Include:
- Act as technical team member and project lead
- Review and analyze building construction and condition
- Review and analyze contract documents including drawings, specifications, contracts and budgets
- Collaborate with clients, internal team, consultants and site contact; ultimately be responsible for an overall understanding of the project
- Preparation of formal reports
Work covers most commercial building types, including office, retail, industrial, hotel/hospitality and multifamily. Knowledge of high rises is important.
Background Profile
May Include:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or related field
- Experience at an architecture, engineering or construction company
- Technical level of understanding of most building types in order to perform services of the organization with limited supervision
- Good understanding of construction processes and activities
- Construction administration experience is valued
- Solid understanding of building materials and methods
- Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Solid understanding of the technical aspects of building enclosures, structures, and systems
- Knowledge of construction contract types and forms
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Box. Knowledge of Plan Grid a plus.
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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