Senior Associate Architect

As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm,
Marx Okubo 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 Denver
, seeking a Senior Associate, Registered Architect with a wealth of knowledge related to building enclosures, structures, and systems.

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.

Act as a technical team member and project lead

Collaborate with the client, internal team, consultants and site contact

Assume responsibility for an overall understanding of assigned projects

Review and analyze building construction and condition

Review and analyze contract documents including drawings, specifications, contracts and budgets

Perform building evaluations and construction monitoring

Prepare detailed formal reports (deliverables) in an organized and timely manner

Build relationships and develop business

Travel to sites as needed locally and regionally (25-50%)

Bachelor's degree or higher in architecture or related field required

Minimum 15 years' industry related experience at an architecture, engineering or construction company

Registered as a Professional Architect in Colorado

Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment

High-level organizational, time management, communication and collaboration skills

Strong organizational skills

Demonstrable verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills

Leadership skills and initiative

Strong technical skills in commercial construction a must, including regional code and building enclosure knowledge

Technical level of understanding of building types in order to perform services of the organization with limited supervision

Solid understanding of construction processes, sequence, and activities

Solid understanding of building materials and methods and building types

Knowledge of construction contract types and forms

Working knowledge of Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Revit

Working knowledge of accessibility standards (FFHA and ADA) a plus

Willingness to travel 25-50% in and out of state

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

Annual base salary for this role is expected to be in the $120,000 to $150,000 range based on candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. This role is bonus eligible
.

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.

Please submit your application via our career center by April 17, 2026