MKThink

Role Description MKThink is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Senior Associate (Job Captain) to support the development and delivery of architectural projects across a diverse range of sectors, including: - Commercial - Civic - Education - Healthcare - Multi-family residential - Mixed-use developments This role is ideal for an emerging architectural professional who thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and is passionate about delivering thoughtful, high-quality technical documentation and project coordination from concept through construction. We are seeking a candidate with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. The Senior Associate (Job Captain) will serve as a key technical team member, collaborating closely with: - Project Architects - Project Managers - Consultants - Clients to support successful project execution in alignment with MKThink's design standards, client expectations, schedules, and budget goals. This position requires strong technical proficiency in: - Construction documentation - Consultant coordination - BIM/Revit workflows - Construction administration support as well as the ability to mentor and guide junior staff. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with California, Hawaii, and Pacific Island jurisdictions, public agencies, DSA and/or HCAI processes, and multidisciplinary consultant teams is highly valued. Qualifications - Bachelor or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited program. - Minimum 3+ years of professional architectural experience in a Job Captain or similar technical production role. - Strong experience producing and coordinating construction documents. - Advanced proficiency in Revit within a professional architectural environment. - Working knowledge of construction administration processes and procedures. - Strong understanding of building codes, accessibility requirements, construction methods, and building systems. - Excellent verbal, written, and organizational communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment. - Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams. - Ability to iterate and test novel ideas. - Familiarity with campus design, urban design, and landscape architecture. - Strong interest in stakeholder engagement and experience. - Strong interest in data and database management as a component of the design process. - Strong interest in environmental controls, sustainability, and supply chain. - Spec writing experience. - Interest in strategic and contextual analysis in architectural design processes. Requirements - California or Hawaii Architectural Registration or active progress toward licensure. - Experience working on projects in California, Hawaii, and/or the Pacific Islands. - Experience with public agency jurisdictions and permitting processes. - DSA and/or HCAI project experience. - LEED Accredited Professional and/or WELL Accreditation. - Experience with sustainable and high-performance building strategies. - Familiarity with healthcare, education, civic, and mixed-use project types. - Additional software proficiency: Rhino, Sketchup, Rendering software such as Lumion, Bluebeam, Adobe software, hand sketching. - Familiarity with parametric tools such as Dynamo and Grasshopper. - Curiosity about AI integration into project delivery. Benefits - Professional development opportunities. - Collaborative and inclusive studio environment. - Engagement in emerging design trends and sustainability initiatives. Application Applicants should submit: - Cover letter - A single PDF including: - Resume - Relevant work samples demonstrating technical expertise, project experience, and overall fit for the role Location Strong preference for candidates based in Hawaii; however, this position may also be located in MKThink's San Francisco office. How to Apply Please visit https://www.mkthink.com/contact and select the relevant posting. Applications should include a cover letter and a single PDF with your resume and work samples demonstrating your fit for the role.

Role Description We are seeking an Associate, Real Estate Strategy to support our consulting work at the intersection of space, data, and organizational strategy. This role is suited for early- to mid-career professionals with experience in real estate consulting, planning, or economic development who are ready to take on meaningful responsibility. Candidates should be able to work independently, think critically, and contribute to project work with limited oversight while continuing to grow within MKThink's frameworks. Rather than focusing on single-asset development or pure financial underwriting, this position centers on shaping portfolio-level strategies, investment priorities, and system-wide decisions that guide how organizations deploy and optimize their real estate assets. Qualifications - Background in real estate, urban planning, development, or a related field with strong analytical capabilities. - Motivated to work on complex, mission-driven problems at an institutional scale. - Interested in applying real estate thinking at a portfolio or systems level. - Curious about how real estate decisions influence organizational performance, financial outcomes, and long-term impact. - Want to work across disciplines—integrating strategy, analytics, and spatial thinking. - Comfortable taking ownership of workstreams and contributing to client-facing deliverables early on. Responsibilities - Discovery and Problem Definition: - Contribute to client engagements to define and frame complex challenges related to asset portfolios, performance, and organizational goals. - Conduct research to build a systems-level understanding of the problem context. - Help develop guiding principles and success metrics. - Identify data needs and opportunities to strengthen decision-making. - Analysis & Insight Development: - Collaborate with analysts to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear, actionable insights, working with large, sometimes incomplete datasets. - Conduct real estate portfolio and opportunity analysis, need assessments, and scenario modeling. - Develop models to evaluate investment strategies, portfolio optimization, and phasing scenarios. - Translate findings into clear implications for real estate portfolio and organizational strategy. - Collaborate with planning and design strategists to connect findings with physical outcomes. - Strategy & Recommendations: - Contribute to the development of portfolio strategies, asset plans, and investment frameworks. - Support the development of implementation roadmaps and phasing strategies. - Help define opportunities for consolidation, adaptive reuse, and more efficient use of existing assets. - Produce clear, well-structured deliverables, including presentations, reports, and strategy documents. - Stakeholder Engagement: - Support interviews, workshops, and client meetings. - Communicate complex ideas clearly to various stakeholder audiences. - Project & Client Support: - Support project planning and coordination. - Develop presentations and deliverables. - Assist with business development materials. Requirements - Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including financial modeling and data analysis. - Familiarity with Census and other data sources commonly used in real estate market and needs analyses. - Ability to synthesize research and translate findings into actionable insights. - Understanding of real estate fundamentals, including development processes and market dynamics. - Strong problem-solving and systems thinking capabilities. - Excellent communication and storytelling across written and verbal formats. Ability to direct visual output for effective storytelling. - Ability to structure work, manage time effectively, and produce high-quality outputs with limited direction. - Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint). - Experience with data analysis tools or GIS is a plus. - Familiarity with Adobe Suite or visualization tools is a plus. - Experience in project management is a plus. Interests - Demonstrated interest in at least one of the following: - The role of real estate in supporting organizational or public-sector outcomes. - The impact of built environment solutions on community strength, human health, environmental resiliency, or learning outcomes. Education and Experience - Graduate degree preferred in one of the following or similar: Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Architecture / Business joint degree. - 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in real estate consulting, economic development, planning, or a related field. - Interdisciplinary experience bridging real estate, planning, and strategy is a plus. How to Apply Applications should include: - Cover letter. - A single PDF with your resume and work samples demonstrating your fit for the role.

Role Description MKThink is growing to meet the needs of our clients! We have a fantastic opportunity for a licensed architect to work on projects in a variety of sectors, including: - Commercial - Civic - Education - Healthcare - Multi-family - Mixed use Team members most often work on projects from the visioning and planning phases through construction administration, which provides opportunities for growth, learning and leadership. The candidate we're seeking will have at least 5 years in a similar role, and will be interested in working on projects in California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands; experience with local government agency jurisdictions; working in tandem with engineering consultants and producing detailed sets of construction documents using Revit software. Primary Responsibilities - Lead construction document preparation in collaboration with the Project Executives and Project Manager. - Coordinate documents from internal staff, consultants, and contractors. - Handle construction administration tasks, including shop drawing and submittal reviews. - Document code review and compliance. - Possess knowledge of industry standards, construction methods, and building systems. - Utilize Revit with high technical proficiency. - Perform quality control checks on design and construction documents. - Lead and mentor a team of architectural staff. - Stay updated on trends, technologies, and best practices through professional development. Qualifications - 5+ years of architectural experience - Bachelor's Degree in Architecture - California Architectural License - Proficiency in Revit, with proven work experience in an architectural environment - Effective communicator and a Team player - CASp certification is a plus - LEED and/or WELL accreditations are a plus - DSA and/or HCAI Experience is a plus Submission Applications should include: - Cover letter. - A single PDF with your resume and work samples demonstrating your fit for the role. Location Strong preference for candidates based in Hawaii; however, this position may also be located in the San Francisco office.