Project Architect​/Project Manager

Apply for the role of Project Architect / Project Manager at Marx Okubo Associates, Inc.

Location:

San Francisco, CA. This role is on a hybrid schedule with Monday and Tuesday in the office each week; the remainder of the week is work from home.

We are a national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm that evaluates and solves complex building challenges for real estate owners, investors, and lenders across a diverse set of building types. We do not design ground‑up new construction.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr
. Additional compensation and benefits include 100% paid health insurance premiums, a 30% match on 401(k) contributions, and other employee‑owned benefits.

• Lead, develop, and execute project documentation and contract administration for all phases.
• Act as the Architect of Record for all documentation prepared under your supervision.
• Achieve client project goals of budget and schedule.
• Consult with clients to determine functional, spatial, and material requirements and prepare design estimates.
• Ensure comprehensive multidisciplinary approaches to minimize risk and scope gaps.
• Initiate and maintain contact with internal teams, consultants, and clients for coordination and negotiation.
• Prepare schedules, budgets and work plans during all project phases.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for staff; collaborate with Technical Directors to improve skills.
• Participate in client presentations, marketing, and business development opportunities.
• Travel to sites as needed (25–50% of time).

• 10–15 years’ architectural practice with prior project management experience across complex projects and all phases.
• Licensed professional architect in California; NCARB registration preferred.
• PMP and LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred.
  
  Design experience for building repair as architect of record on technically complex commercial projects.
• Detail oriented and organized; proven experience managing multiple simultaneous projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and architectural detailing skills.
• Analytical thinker with robust problem‑solving abilities.
• Creative solution‑finding to make projects efficient, budget‑appropriate, and buildable.
• Effective leadership of multidisciplinary teams and consultants.
• Experienced coordinating with owners and contractors.
• Experience with projects of all sizes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Box;
  Primavera or Quire a plus.
• Comfortable with public speaking and networking.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experience with California DSA process for education projects and HCAI (formerly OSHPD) for healthcare preferred.

• Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain.
• Respond to dangerous situations and sounds.
• Ascend/descend ladders and stairs; navigate confined spaces and narrow paths.
• Work in outdoor or unconditioned areas.
• Operate computer and related office equipment; visual acuity to read printed and screen information.
• Lift up to 40 pounds (e.g., ladders).
• Travel approximately 25–50% of time in and out of state.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Project Management and Design

Architecture and Planning

40 % of medical and vision insurance premiums paid; 30 % match on 401(k); paid health insurance; employee growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities.

Marx Okubo is an employee‑stock‑ownership‑plan firm dedicated to equal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate on 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 law. Harassment based on these categories is prohibited. The Company also complies with state and federal laws respecting unemployment status in hiring decisions.

We perform background checks via an agency after offers of employment are accepted.

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