We9re adding an Associate Architect to our team in Denver. We9re in the office two days a week, on site visits as needed, and work from home options for the remainder of the week. Our work covers most commercial building types, including multi-family, office, retail, industrial, mixed use, and hotel/hospitality.
Essential Functions
Act as a technical team member and project lead
Collaborate within a Marx Okubo project team, using your strong technical knowledge in building envelope reviews and evaluations in building design construction, and post-occupancy
Build rapport with the client, internal team, consultants and site contact
Learn and convey an overall understanding of the clients9 project(s) supported
Review and analyze building construction and condition, perform building evaluations on existing and new construction
Review and analyze contract documents including drawings, specifications, contracts, and budgets
Prepare formal reports
Travel to client sites and office as needed, locally and regionally, approximately 25-50%
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Bachelor9s degree or higher in Architecture
7-12 years industry related experience preferred
Technical level understanding of most building types
Thorough understanding of construction processes, activities and scheduling
Construction administration, project management or owner9s representative experience preferred
Understanding of construction contract types and forms
Solid understanding of building materials and methods and the technical aspects of building enclosures, structures, and systems
Working knowledge of accessibility standards (FFHA and ADA) a plus
Proficiency in Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Box or equivalent
High-level organizational, time management, communication, and collaboration skills
Willingness to travel
Physical Requirements
Candidates should have the ability to:
Operate a computer (keyboarding) and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copier/scanner/printer
Use visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens
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
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, continuing education, mentor/mentee 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. The starting base salary range listed for this role is $100,000-$130,000 though may vary based on aligned experience level and location.
**No new agencies will be used to fill this role.
Please use the link within ADP9s Career Center posting to apply by September 30, 2026.
