What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Project Coordinator position at Marx Okubo and Assoc.?
Are you an ambitious early-career professional eager to step outside the conventional bounds of architecture and engineering? Join our dynamic team at our Seattle office as a Project Coordinator and embark on a journey of development in a stimulating multidisciplinary environment.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or related field
- Ideally 3-5 years of experience at a company related to your field
- Proficient in Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, Plan Grid, and Box
- Technical knowledge of building design, materials, and methods
- General understanding of State and Federal codes as they apply to design and construction
- Understanding of accessibility standards a plus
- Architectural candidates with current progress towards AXP requirements/ARE exams and engineering candidates with EIT with progress towards PE are preferred
- Strong ability to manage time and projects independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present technical content to clients
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Thrives working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Willingness to travel to sites as needed, throughout the PNW
Essential Functions
With professional guidance/mentorship, you will:
- Assist in building evaluations of new construction projects
- Perform and document field observations for property/facility condition assessments of existing buildings and new construction
- Perform cost evaluations for building repairs and replacements
- Perform plan reviews for general code compliance and adequacy of design, coordination, detailing, and building materials and systems
- Assist in preparing architectural/engineering construction documents for repair of existing buildings
Why Join Us?
By joining our team, you'll enjoy a host of benefits, including:
- Diverse Project Exposure: Gain valuable experience working on a wide range of projects, spanning residential, commercial, and institutional real estate.
- Broad Knowledge Exposure: Immerse yourself in the built environment, acquiring knowledge beyond the scope of traditional architecture/engineering firms.
- Professional Growth: Seize the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals specializing in accessibility, waterproofing, fire life safety, engineering disciplines, architecture, sustainability, resiliency, and ESG.
If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and inclusive workplace, apply now and be part of our exciting journey!
Our Culture
We work collaboratively. You’ll collaborate with industry experts on some exciting architecture, engineering, and construction projects. We work with real estate owners, investors, and lenders at every point of the property lifecycle. By joining our team, you'll enjoy a host of benefits, including:
Diverse Project Exposure: Gain valuable experience working on a wide range of projects, spanning residential, commercial, and institutional real estate.
Broad Knowledge Exposure: Acquire knowledge of and broad exposure to the built environment that goes beyond what is typically offered in a traditional architecture or engineering firm.
Collaborative Opportunities: Work with a diverse group of professionals specializing in accessibility, waterproofing, fire life safety, various engineering disciplines, architecture, sustainability, resiliency, and ESG.
Marx Okubo is a problem-solving organization that values diverse perspectives as our greatest asset in generating creative solutions. We strongly believe that an inclusive environment enhances our firm, fostering a sense of belonging within our team. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) drives us. If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and inclusive workplace, apply now and be part of our exciting journey!
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 $78,000-88,000 per year.
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.
Salary : $78,000 - $88,000
