Director of Architecture - Convenience

Summary Of Position

As the Director of Architecture - Convenience supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, you are responsible for planning, coordinating and directing all activities, projects and personnel within the Architecture Convenience market. You will focus on business development strategies, sales forecasting, financial and operational management for Core States Group’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.
• Cookordination with other Core States Group Directors on multi-disciplined programs.
• Develop, mentor and promote staff.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Work Location

This is a hybrid position based out of any Core States Group office. The expected travel is up to 35% of the time, both locally and nationally to meet with the team and clients.

Company Overview

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, we offer integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on us to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design. With 24 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com.

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, 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.