Architecture Manager | Design Leadership & Mentorship

Ceso; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Training and Development

Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Professional Licenses Reimbursement

Employee Events

Job summary

CESO is seeking an Architecture Manager to provide strategic leadership for design development and delivery across diverse projects. The role balances workload across offices, mentors senior staff, and ensures high design standards while managing budgets and schedules.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Architecture, 12+ years of experience, and RA licensure with multi-state eligibility. Travel is required; NCARB/ CCS/ CDT preferred. CESO values collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required; RA licensure is required.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience is required.
• Registered Architect (RA) licensure required and multi-state licensure to become a signatory for CESO.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for design development and delivery of architectural solutions.
• Supervise architecture teams and mentor staff to support growth and performance.
• Oversee budgets, labor utilization, and resource planning at the Business Unit level.
• Ensure projects meet client program requirements within budget and schedule constraints.
• Assist with proposals, budgets, and design strategies from concept through completion.
• Adhere to QA/QC procedures and participate in quality reviews.

Skills

Technical leadership

Advanced design knowledge

Revit/AutoCAD

Office/Bluebeam/Newforma tools

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Registered Architect (RA) licensure

NCARB certification preferred

CSI – CCS/CDT preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Newforma Konekt

Job description

CESO is seeking an Architecture Manager to provide strategic leadership for design development and delivery across diverse projects. The role balances workload across offices, mentors senior staff, and ensures high design standards while managing budgets and schedules.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Architecture, 12+ years of experience, and RA licensure with multi-state eligibility. Travel is required; NCARB/ CCS/ CDT preferred. CESO values collaboration and continuous improvement.