Project Manager, Design & Construction

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.

• 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.

• Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.

• A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.

• 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.

• Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!

• 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.

• Support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.

The Project Manager, Design & Construction manages assigned Investor Center projects for a national banking client from concept through opening and project closeout. This role is responsible for coordinating all phases of project delivery, including due diligence, design development, budgeting, entitlement readiness, permitting, bidding, construction execution, opening readiness, and closeout activities. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of coordination among internal teams, consultants, contractors, landlords, vendors, and client stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope and budget, and in accordance with client standards and program requirements.

• Manage assigned Investor Center projects from project launch through opening and closeout, ensuring alignment with client standards, scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Lead project planning activities including due diligence, feasibility reviews, budgeting, approvals, site readiness, and overall project setup.
• Coordinate design development, construction documentation, landlord approvals, permitting, and entitlement activities to support successful project execution.
• Manage construction procurement, bidding, contractor coordination, trade releases, and preconstruction activities.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination among clients, landlords, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, milestones, change management, quality standards, and issue resolution, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct project meetings, site visits, progress reviews, and turnover inspections to ensure successful delivery and adherence to project requirements.
• Coordinate technology, security, furniture, signage, relocation, and operational readiness activities required for branch opening and occupancy.
• Manage project turnover, punch list completion, warranty items, financial reconciliation, closeout documentation, and final stakeholder acceptance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement while maintaining accurate project documentation, compliance requirements, and program…