Senior Associate Architect

Title : Senior Associate, Architect

About MKThink :

MKThink is a future-forward design firm grounded in spatial intelligence and dedicated to “Build Less, Solve More.” Our data-informed solutions improve human performance at less operational, environmental, and capital costs than conventional approaches. Founded in 2000, MKThink practices from the Pacific Edge of San Francisco to the Oceanic Edge of O’ahu.

At MKThink, we believe that we can play a role in helping create a better and more sustainable future by creating intelligent spaces that improve the quality of life.

Our greatest resource is our staff and their ability to contribute fully as teammates and individuals. We bring together thinkers from various disciplines to solve problems at the nexus of architecture, culture, and the environment. Our people have the interdisciplinary skills to contribute to this mission within and across the domains of architecture, strategies, and innovation.

The Position :

We seek a smart, enthusiastic, intellectually curious, responsible, and committed individual to support our strategic and architectural consulting work at MKThink. This person will work on assignments for various university campuses, school districts, higher education systems, civic, or other institutional clients. This position is full-time, with full benefits, and based in our San Francisco OR Honolulu office. Travel is expected for 25% of the time.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conceives, designs, and prepares working drawings for new or modified structures. Performs a variety of complicated problem-solving tasks.
• Responsible for daily development of architectural design and technical aspects of the projects. Coordinates the technical efforts of Consultants and Engineers.
• Process submittals / substitution requests during construction and address RFIs.
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project.
• Ensure that all architectural and design work complies with local, state, and federal regulations, company policies, and sustainability best practices.

You will be a key team member to help expand our capabilities in support of our clients' aggressive expansion initiatives, working with our global and regional leaders to lead internal and external project teams and grow client relationships. Work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver informed project solutions based on market expertise and an understanding of client goals.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications :

The ideal candidate will have the following skills :

Working with Others :

Interests :

Demonstrated interest in at least one of the following :

How to Apply :

Please apply on LinkedIn AND, submit the following to careers@mkthink.com :