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At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group

Here’s what you can expect:

• VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
• RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
• FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.

Summary of Position

As the Director of Mechanical Engineering supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, you are responsible for leading, coordinating and overseeing all activities, projects and personnel within the mechanical engineering discipline. This role also focuses on business development strategies, sales forecasting, and the financial and operational management for Core States Group’s mechanical engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering 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 efforts, including attending marketing functions, industry events, and cross marketing with other offices.
• Oversee initial program investigations to assess feasibility and requirements.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants.
• Manage and provide leadership to Senior Program Managers and Program Managers. Ensure project timelines are met and effectively communicated back to clients.
• Analyze data to support decision-making and implement best practices aligned with key performance indicators and company goals.
• Mentor, develop, and support staff, fostering professional growth and team performance.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

We’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 Mechanical Engineering required
• Licenses: P.E. required
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering project and/or program management experience within the A/E/C environment
• Must have experience with commercial programs such as retail or restaurants
• 8+ years of supervisory experience
• MS Office required, familiar with AutoCAD and Revit a plus
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product

Work Location

This role can either be a hybrid position based out of any Core States Group office or a remote position so long as you are near a major airport. The expected travel is up to 35% of the time, both locally and nationally to meet with the team and clients.

Company Overview

Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 24 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects. Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com.

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, 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.