Senior Architectural Project Designer

Overview:

Since 1999, Core States Group has collaborated with clients to create a world where all environments improve everyday life. With 24 offices in the United States and Canada, the company designs, builds, and manages projects and programs across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Headquartered in West Chester, PA, Core States Group offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver compelling design and drive speed to market. The company is industry-recognized for expertise across several markets, including convenience, corporate, distributed generation, financial, grocery, housing, industrial, restaurants, retail, semiconductor, and ZEV infrastructure. For more information, visit www.core-states.com.

Summary of Position:

As a Senior Architectural Project Designer, supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, you will be responsible for designing and drafting architectural projects under the guidance of Project Architects/Project Managers. 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.

Who you are:

You provide leadership by inspiring and empowering teams. You are driven by innovation and creating efficiencies. You understand how to translate business strategies into actionable objectives. You know how to cultivate strong partnerships. You demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges. You align with our Core Values of: Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Design full site plans and resolve complex design issues with limited direction.
• Conduct site feasibility research and site visit investigations. Generate reports and recommendations based on findings.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants.
• Assist in maintaining task budgets.
• 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.
• Assist managers with the project approval process.
• Performing filed visits on their own for due diligence and construction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
• 5+ years of architecture production, preferably with commercial projects
• AutoCAD & Revit, MS Office, Photoshop, Adobe and SketchUp

Team:

You will work with a team of Designers, Architects and Engineers to support our retail banking clients. You will report to a Project Manager.

Work Location:

This is a hybrid role that can sit out of either our Farmers Branch, TX or Somerville, NJ offices.

Benefits:

• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs
• RETIREMENT – We offer a great 401(k) match to help you invest in your future and grow your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE – Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle. 
• VACATION – Generous PTO time to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half-day Fridays during summer months + much more!
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE – A flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or somewhere in between.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE – Four weeks of fully paid parental leave to give you time to bond with your new addition and support your growing family.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – Advance your education with support!  We offer tuition reimbursement to support your learning journey.

Note: Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. 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 anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

This position will remain open until it is filled.