Senior Project Architect

Overview:
Core States Group is dedicated to creating a world where all environments improve everyday life. Through its signature integrated approach, the company’s divisions deliver architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, program management, construction, energy, signage and branded environments, and technology solutions. With 21 offices throughout the United States and Canada, Core States Group designs, builds, and manages build to suit projects and multi-site programs across North America in the corporate, education, energy, financial, fueling, hospitality, housing for aging, multi-unit, restaurants, and retail markets. Core States Group’s ability to provide seamless continuity, drive speed to market, and facilitate a remarkable client experience has been recognized on top lists throughout the industry. For more information, visit www.core-states.com.
 
Summary of Position:

The Sr. Project Architect will supervise a design team and manage 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 for the production of architectural construction documents while adhering to client requirements, code requirements and site adjustments. 

Essential Duties:

• Manage a team of Project Designers.

• Support client interaction.

• Coordinate with sub consultants.

• Design full site plans autonomously or with little direction.

• Conduct site visit investigations and generate reports and recommendations based on findings.

• Prepare design calculations and reports.

• Maintain phase and task level budgets.

• Schedule project phases and tasks.

• Create production schedules.

• Prepare project plans.

• Coordinate and assist with addendums, RFIs, and change orders.

• Assist in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain project files.

• Maintain documentation for billable hours.

• Demonstrate an understanding of liability issues related to design.

• Demonstrate an understanding of constructability and complex design.

Requirements:

• Experience: 10+ years of architecture design, preferably with commercial projects such as retail or restaurants

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required; Master’s degree a plus

• Licenses: California Architectural Registration required; LEED a plus

• Travel: Up to 20%

• Physical: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

• Software: Revit, MS Office, Photoshop and Adobe; AutoCAD and SketchUp a plus
 

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. Studies have shown that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification.  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 anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.