Director of Architecture - Convenience

About This Role

Directing all activities, projects, and personnel within the Architecture Convenience market is the primary focus of this role, supporting the Architecture and Engineering business unit. This position is responsible for business development strategies, sales forecasting, and financial and operational management for the company's Architecture program for the Convenience market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Architecture Convenience consulting process, identifying the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships, effective communication, and the delivery of exceptional service to clients
• Participate in business development which involves attendance at marketing functions, business dinners/events, and cross marketing with other offices
• Serve as the lead point of contact for clients
• Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants
• Manage one or numerous Project Architects and Designers, Project and Program Managers
• Ensure that timelines are met and communicated back to the client
• Perform efficiency evaluations, profit evaluations and manage the financial aspect for all programs
• Manage multiple programs with multiple clients simultaneously
• Coordinate with other Core States Group Directors on multi-disciplined programs
• Develop, mentor and promote staff
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
• Architectural Registration required
• 10+ years of architecture project and/or program management, preferably with commercial programs such as Convenience stores
• 10+ years of experience managing a staff

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses
• Strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting
• Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options
• Generous PTO
• Team wellness challenges
• Free virtual gym app
• Wholesale club membership reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Important Details

• Travel: up to 35% of the time, both locally and nationally to meet with the team and clients
• Work format: hybrid, based out of any Core States Group office

About the Company

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America. Established in 1999, the company offers integrated solutions and has 24 offices across the United States and Canada, serving markets including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, and Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure.