Overview:
Core States Group is dedicated to creating a world where all environments improve everyday life. Through its signature integrated approach, the company’s divisions deliver architecture, interior design, FF&E procurement, placemaking + urbanism, engineering, program management, construction, and energy solutions. With multiple offices throughout the United States and Canada, Core States Group designs, builds, and manages build to suit projects and multi-site programs in the convenience, corporate, distributed generation, financial, fueling, grocery, housing, restaurants, retail, and semi-conductor markets. Core States Group’s ability to provide seamless continuity, drive speed to market, and facilitate a remarkable client experience has been recognized on top lists throughout the industry. For more information, visit www.core-states.com.
Summary of Position:
As the Architectural Project Manager, supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, you will be responsible for managing architectural projects from conception to completion. You will apply your experience in field observation, building materials, specifications, construction techniques with building codes, and zoning. As part of a multi-disciplined firm, you will be coordinating with MEP, Site/Civil and Structural Engineers, as well as Construction Project Managers. You will be responsible communication and coordination with assigned clients.
Who you are:
You have strong communication skills and have a way of getting your message/vision across. You have experience building/maintaining relationships and working directly with clients. You align with our Core Values of: Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion.
Responsibilities:
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Serve as the point of contact for clients and conduct initial project investigation.
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Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants.
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Plan staffing and establish budget hours within project parameters for all assigned staff.
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Oversee project scheduling for all project related activities for all parties involved.
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Review staff designs for QA/QC, coordinate permitting approval process.
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Collect A/R’s, efficiency evaluations, profit evaluations and manage the financial aspect for all projects.
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Manage multiple projects simultaneously, organize and maintain project files & maintain documentation for billable hours.
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Demonstrate an understanding of liability issues related to design as well as constructability.
Qualifications:
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5+ years of architecture production, preferably with restaurant projects
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Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
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Must have experience with AutoCAD
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Additional experience in Revit, MS Office, Photoshop, Adobe and SketchUp a plus
Team:
You will work with a team of Designers, Architects and Engineers to support our Restaurant clients. You will report to a Project Manager.
Work Location:
This is a hybrid role that can be based out of one of the following offices; Ontario, CA; Naperville, IL; St. Louis, MO;
Minneapolis, MN; Farmers Branch, TX offices.
Benefits:
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Medical Insurance
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Paid Time Off
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Parental Leave
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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401(k) matching
Note: Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
This position will remain open until it is filled.