Summary of PositionAs 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.
- Coordinate with other Core States Group Directors on multi-disciplined programs.
- Develop, mentor and promote staff.
- Other duties as required.
QualificationsWe'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 Convenience stores
- 10+ years of experience managing a staff
Work LocationThis 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.
