Hybrid Portfolio Director - Architecture & Construction

CESO Inc.; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CESO Inc. seeks a Program Director to lead a diverse portfolio of architectural and engineering projects across multiple client programs. You will grow client accounts, oversee delivery, and supervise teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

You will train staff, manage risks and budgets, and coordinate with project managers, discipline leads, and operations staff to meet scope and schedule goals in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Surveying or related field; 15 years of direct project management experience in design/construction preferred, or 20 years related experience.
• Experience leading a team and managing multiple projects.
• Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) preferred; PMP certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and entry of daily timesheet data; strong knowledge of MS Office, Deltek and Newforma.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Provide technical direction to team members.
• Direct the execution of complex, portfolio-level architecture and engineering projects.
• Serve as primary client contact at the portfolio level and maintain client satisfaction.
• Lead planning, execution, and delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Coordinate project teams and resources with project managers and operations staff.
• Identify portfolio risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee portfolio budgeting, forecasting, costs, billing, and profitability.
• Ensure adherence to contracts, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide portfolio reporting to leadership and clients; support business development and proposals.
• Supervise direct reports and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Multi-project experience

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Surveying or related field

Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) preferred

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Deltek

Newforma

Job description

CESO Inc. seeks a Program Director to lead a diverse portfolio of architectural and engineering projects across multiple client programs. You will grow client accounts, oversee delivery, and supervise teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

You will train staff, manage risks and budgets, and coordinate with project managers, discipline leads, and operations staff to meet scope and schedule goals in a hybrid work environment.