Senior Project Manager - CESO, Inc.

Are you an Architectural Project Manager seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? With a diverse portfolio of retail, hospitality, light industrial, healthcare, and worship, CESO has the opportunity for you to expand 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 “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!

At CESO, it is the role of an Architectural Senior Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver projects in accordance with client expectations. This includes but is not limited to managing the efforts of internal team members as well as third party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. Additionally, the Senior Project Manager will define a project’s objectives, oversee quality control, and maintain responsibility for timelines and budgets. You will have primary responsibilities that include:

• Define and establish project scope, schedule and budget for projects as well as maintain quality control over a project’s lifecycle
• Outline project objectives and timelines for completion and effectively communicate them to involved parties throughout the course of the project
• Serve as a primary point of client contact through frequent communication methods and lead client meetings
• Lead the preparation of architectural project proposals
• Manage a staff of architects and designers and assign workloads
• Communicate project status and performance to executive leadership
• Monitor project progress to ensure adherence with contractual agreements
• Assure project documentation and reporting are accurately maintained
• Oversee coordination with clients as well as outside agencies and consultants for procurement of sub-consultant needs and jurisdictional reviews
• Elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other internal departments
• Provide resolution to client and project issues
• Development and coordination of client invoices and tracking accounts receivable on a monthly basis
• Build, develop, and grow business relationships to the success of the projects
• Act as a team resource on complex architectural issues
• Develop and grow business relationships with existing client contacts
• Motivate team members through the creation of a positive work environment by providing mentoring, coaching, and training to assist in professional development
• Perform other project and supervisory duties as assigned

Position requirements include:

• Bachelor Degree in Architecture with 8+ years of experience leading the management of projects
• Architectural License preferred
• LEED Certification preferred
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and delegation skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage and mentor a team
• Ability to travel

Benefits and Perks Include:

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
• 401K with a Company Match
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth
• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage including High Deductible Health Plan
• Welcome Box
• Casual Dress Code
• Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
• Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Employee events such as lunches and outings to foster a positive work environment

CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire our Architectural Project Managers 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.