Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

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 has the opportunity for you to develop your career. We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of finding purpose through serving others, so if this speaks to you, lets connect!

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Project Manager is to plan, execute, and deliver projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. A Sr Project Manager will also define the projects objectives, oversee quality control and be responsible for invoicing and managing of accounts receivable. In aggregate, a Sr Project Manager will be responsible for a significant volume of work and revenue. The Sr Project Manager will represent CESO in all project related communications with clients from initial effort throughout entire course of agreement activity, and in post agreement marketing activities on a regular basis. Responsible for mentoring personnel, including project managers and possible design team members.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals to provide professional services for individual projects or programs including scope, schedule, fee budget, as well as fee negotiations, change order preparation, monthly billing and coordinate other contract negotiations with senior leadership.
• Accountable for the teams quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Oversees and delivers complex, high-value A&E projects with significant strategic or operational impact.
• Maintains executive-level client relationships; acts as a trusted advisor for key accounts and long-term programs.
• Leads all phases of project development, ensuring design excellence, quality control, and technical accuracy.
• Drives financial performance, including profit and loss accountability for assigned projects or portfolios.
• Responsible for billing, invoicing the project, and tracking / managing a clients accounts receivable in collaboration with the accounting department to ensure payment by contract terms.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Manages multiple teams and subconsultants across disciplines and geographic locations.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to project managers and assistant project managers.
• Leads contract negotiation, fee development, and project scoping in alignment with business goals and client expectations.
• Partners with market leader and business development leaders to pursue new work and grow strategic accounts.
• Establishes project goals, performance metrics, and risk management protocols in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Advances internal project delivery standards, tools, and training initiatives across the firm.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Benefits and Perks

CESO Compensation Transparency : The pay band shown reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this position at CESO. Actual pay is determined by several factors, including location, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Our pay structures are benchmarked against industry and market data to stay competitive. Each offer is based on a full review of a candidates background, qualifications, and fit for the role.

Below are the typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location : Columbus, OH : $97,586 - $126,461Akron, OH : $92,450 - $119,805Cleveland, 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, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our 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.

$92,450 - $187,644 a year

Compensation details : 92450-187644 Yearly Salary

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