Program Manager (Convenience Store)

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 18 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 Program Manager is responsible for managing projects from conception to completion. You will lead a team of Project Designers and be part of a multi-disciplined firm in which you will coordinate with Civil/MEP/Structural Engineers, Architects and Construction Project Managers. You will be responsible for fully planning, executing and finalizing projects according to project parameters for deliverables, schedules and budgets for assigned clients. A program manager with emphasis on entitlements responsibilities would involve navigating regulatory complexities, managing stakeholder relationships, conducting community outreach, preparing permit applications, ensuring documentation compliance, adapting to regulatory changes, and employing strategic foresight for the successful realization of a real estate development project. Who you are: You are organized and maintain a high degree of communication both internally and externally. You can demonstrate an understanding of liability issues related to design and constructability. You are passionate about developing your team. You align with our Core Values of: Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion. Responsibilities: Serve as the point of contact for clients. Conduct initial project investigation. Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants. Plan staffing and establish budget hours within project parameters for all assigned staff. Manage staff and staffing schedules during the production process. Oversee project scheduling for all project related activities for all parties involved. Review staff designs for QA/QC. Coordinate permitting approval process. Collect A/R’s, efficiency evaluations, profit evaluations and manage the financial aspect for all projects. Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Qualifications: Experience: 5+ years of multi-unit project/program management experience with commercial projects preferably in the Convenience Store or Gas Station space Bachelor’s degree Travel up to 50% MS Office Team: You will report to our Director of Program Management. Work Location: This role will be hybrid and can sit out of any state within Eastern or Central Time Zone. Benefits: Medical Insurance Paid Time Off Parental Leave Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) matching Note: Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. Studies have shown that women and people of color 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. This position will remain open until it is filled.