Full-service architecture and construction firm for branded retail and commercial spaces
NewGround is a 110-year-old architecture and construction services firm operating across strategy, design, build, and interiors for retail and commercial clients. The hiring velocity is accelerating with 24 roles posted in the last 30 days—skewed heavily toward construction (14 roles) and sales (8)—while leadership gaps are visible in preconstruction and VP-level positions. Pain points center on conversion (pipeline development, new business targets) and execution (schedule compliance, cost management, project delivery), suggesting operational scaling pressure as the firm expands beyond its core St. Louis, Chicago, and Ontario markets.
Notable leadership hires: Preconstruction Director
NewGround International provides end-to-end architectural, design, and construction services for branded retail and commercial spaces. The company operates through four service lines: Strategy (market and brand positioning), Design (conceptual and detailed design), Build (construction and project delivery), and Interiors (fit-out and renovations). Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with offices in Chicago and Waterloo, Ontario, NewGround serves clients across the United States and Canada. The firm employs 51–200 people and works with an in-house team spanning preconstruction, design, construction management, and business development roles.
NewGround's core design and construction stack includes Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Enscape, and Lumion for design; Procore and Microsoft Project for project management; and Adobe Creative Cloud for digital deliverables.
NewGround is actively hiring across the United States and Canada, with current corporate offices in St. Louis, Chicago, and Waterloo, Ontario, and stated plans for regional presence throughout the U.S.
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