Sr. Architectural Project Designer

Job Description

Job Description

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, FF&E procurement, placemaking + urbanism, engineering, program management, construction, and energy solutions.

With 24 offices throughout the United States and Canada, Core States Group designs, builds, and manages build to suit projects and multi-site programs in the convenience, corporate, distributed generation, financial, fueling, grocery, housing, restaurants, retail, and semi-conductor 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 :

As a Senior Project Designer, supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit,

you are 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 are passionate about design and think of yourself as a highly organized person who stays on top of tasks and can communicate at a high level both internally and externally.

You possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. You thrive on collaboration and working with other design and technical professionals.

You align with our Core Values of : Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion.

Responsibilities :

• 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.

Qualifications :

• 5+ years of architecture production, preferably with restaurant projects or retail commercial projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
• Must have experience with Revit
• Additional experience in AutoCAD, MS Office, Photoshop, Adobe and SketchUp a plus

Team :

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

Work Location :

This is a hybrid role based out of our Ontario, CA office.

Benefits :

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Salary range is dependent on experience and location

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.