- About
Culture
Insatiably inquisitive and digging deeper.
We are a curious bunch, always asking “why?” to discover and understand more. We uncover details with a 360-degree-view, as well as continually evolve and hold ourselves—and the industry—to a higher standard in what we do. Here at Marx Okubo, we are collection of collaborative, bright and seasoned architects, engineers, construction and real estate professionals across 8 main offices and 11 satellite offices, with projects nationwide.
Ultimately, we are all dedicated to and driven by ensuring better decisions, better buildings and better lives, which is our grand purpose and motivation here.
Our team has broad technical expertise, yet deep local knowledge. We value collaboration, and we never stop learning. We truly value our different backgrounds and what each individual brings to the team. We genuinely care about and get to know each other and our clients. And we care about balance—we work hard and play hard. As for loyalty, it is never lost on us and gets rewarded in many ways.
What’s more? Our benefits happen to be some of the most progressive and competitive you will find in the industry.
Our intrinsic value set
Collective knowledge, collective success
The more we work together, the more we all grow and succeed. Knowledge is meant to be shared, as the output and outcomes are much richer. It’s this collaborative hum that makes all the difference.
Ask why—be persistent
We shine when we’re in deep—rolling up our sleeves and going where others don’t want to go to uncover answers. It’s this insatiable curiosity that continues to drive Marx Okubo forward.
School's never out
We are lifelong learners and teachers. We build substance by expanding our universe—sharing it with peers, imparting it in the right work scenarios, growing our vast library of communal expertise. It’s just in our DNA.
Know your client
We engage at a deeper level. We get to know what keeps clients up at night—and what gives them peace. So we know what’s best for them when they either don’t, or can’t possibly, know. And so, we can anticipate what’s coming next.
Harness the power of difference
We are our greatest strength—distinct individuals working collectively to infuse creativity into the most complex problems. Our knowledge and expertise are invaluable because of the unique experiences that have shaped them. We celebrate and integrate diverse perspectives in all that we do.
Continually pursuing excellence
We share an untiring commitment to constant, intentional evolution—a tenaciousness for making things work better, always innovating and believing that anyone of us, at any time, can make a difference.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Marx Okubo is happy to count itself as one of the more than 6,500 companies in the United States that operates as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) firm. With an ESOP, the ownership of the company is held in Trust for the benefit of the employees of the company. This means our employees don’t pay out of their wages or income but gain “ownership” as a result of their work. Our ESOP is an important element in rewarding our employees years of service with the firm. Employees receive benefits in retirement from the payout of share benefits earned during their tenure with Marx Okubo. It is our way of providing a reward to our employees who have helped to grow the business and to preserve the legacy and culture of Marx Okubo. And we know that employees who participate in, and feel the responsibility of, the ownership of their firm are generally more inspired, productive, innovative and committed—all of which contribute to the ongoing success of a business.
I see tribal knowledge of our corporate culture being passed on. I see our vision being transformed to apply to our collective future needs.
Since I started here, it’s been like drinking through a firehose of knowledge.
We are encouraged to always investigate more.
We work to never stop showing the outside world how we make the buildings better.
In the community
Through Marx Okubo's supportive volunteer program, The MO Effect, our employees can choose to take time off to volunteer in activities that enhance and serve the communities in which we live and work. The intention of this program is to create community engagement opportunities for our employees that are purposeful and help those in need. Our volunteers are always amazed at the total impact they can achieve together to help so many people.
In the process, these opportunities bring such significant engagement with others and as teams, as well as enrichment, inspirations, gratitude, and the feeling of completing a goal--while these mutually beneficial partnerships bring significant value to organizations as well as health benefits to volunteers.
