Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

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Are you a Senior Project Manager in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction field seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? With a diverse portfolio of residential, energy, commercial, light industrial and public programs, CESO offers the opportunity to advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects. We develop leaders and empower associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service—to coworkers, clients, and communities.

We subscribe to the mission of “finding purpose through serving others,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!

• Prepare proposals for projects or programs, including scope, schedule, fee budget, negotiation, change order preparation, monthly billing, and contract negotiations.
• Accountable for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Oversee and deliver complex, high-value A&E projects with significant strategic or operational impact.
• Maintain executive‑level client relationships; act as trusted advisor for key accounts and long‑term programs.
• Lead all phases of project development, ensuring design excellence, quality control, and technical accuracy.
• Drive financial performance, including profit and loss accountability for assigned projects or portfolios.
• Handle billing, invoicing, and tracking/managing a client’s accounts receivable in collaboration with accounting to ensure on‑time payment.
• Supervise direct reports and manage multiple teams and subconsultants across disciplines and geographic locations.
• Provide mentorship to project managers and assistant project managers.
• Lead contract negotiation, fee development, and project scoping in alignment with business goals and client expectations.
• Partner with business development leaders to pursue new work and grow strategic accounts.
• Establish project goals, performance metrics, and risk‑management protocols in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Advance internal project delivery standards, tools, and training initiatives across the firm.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, or related field; minimum of 10 years of direct project management experience in design or construction (or 15 years of related experience or training).
• Professional licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong computer skills for daily timesheet entry and use of Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Deltek, and Newforma.

• Flexible and hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off credited 100% upfront
• 401(k) with company match
• Rewards and recognition program
• Training and development for professional growth
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Welcome box
• Casual dress code
• Reimbursement for professional licenses
• Paid time off for community service events
• Short‑term and long‑term disability (voluntary or supplemental)
• Employee assistance program
• Company paid bonding and recovery
• Employee events such as lunches and outings to foster a positive work environment

$92,450 – $139,772 a year

• Akron, OH: $92,450 – $119,800
• Charlotte, NC: $102,722 – $133,110
• Cleveland, OH: $97,586 – $126,461
• Columbus, OH: $97,586 – $126,461

CESO is a principle‑centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through employee and service events.

CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E‑Verify and is a drug‑free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.