Job Description
At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.
Why Professionals Choose Core States Group
Here’s what you can expect:
- VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
- COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
- RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
- HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
- VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
- FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.
- TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.
Summary of Position As the
Director of Architecture - Restaurants supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, you are responsible for planning, coordinating and directing all activities, projects and personnel within the Architecture Restaurants market. You will focus on business development strategies, sales forecasting, financial and operational management for Core States Group’s Architecture program for the Restaurants market.
Responsibilities - 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.
Qualifications We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to grow their skills and contribute to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
- Architectural Registration required
- 10+ years of architecture project and/or program management, preferably with commercial programs such as Restaurants
- 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
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.
This position will remain open until it is filled.
Job Tags
Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours