Architectural Project Manager (Retail)

Overview

Since 1999, Core States Group has collaborated with clients to create a world where all environments improve everyday life. With 24 offices in the United States and Canada, the company designs, builds, and manages projects and programs across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Headquartered in West Chester, PA, Core States Group offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver compelling design and drive speed to market. The company is industry-recognized for expertise across several markets, including convenience, corporate, distributed generation, financial, grocery, housing, industrial, restaurants, retail, semiconductor, and ZEV infrastructure. 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

• Serve as the point of contact for clients and conduct initial project investigation.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants.
• Plan staffing and establish budget hours within project parameters for all assigned staff.
• Oversee project scheduling for all project related activities for all parties involved.
• Review staff designs for QA/QC, coordinate permitting approval process.
• Collect A/R’s, efficiency evaluations, profit evaluations and manage the financial aspect for all projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, organize and maintain project files & maintain documentation for billable hours.
• Demonstrate an understanding of liability issues related to design as well as constructability.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
• 5 years of architecture production, preferably with retail projects
• Previous experience running projects from conception through completion
• Must have experience with AutoCAD
• 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 Retail clients.

Work Location:

This is a hybrid role based out of either our Bentonville, AR; Duluth, GA; Minneapolis, MN; or Farmers Branch, TX offices. Please note there is expected monthly travel for this role do perform site visits.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 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.