Project Manager

Ceso; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100%Up

401K with a Company Match

Rewards and Recognition Program

Training and Development to Foster

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

Welcome Box

Casual Dress Code

Reimbursement for Professional Licens‑

Paid Time Off for Community Team Initi

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Bonding and Recovery

Employee Events such as Lunches andOut

Job summary

CESO, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Architecture, Engineering and Construction to lead design and construction across residential, energy, commercial, and public programs.

You will plan, execute, and deliver projects within schedule and budget while coordinating resources, quality control, invoicing, and client communications. You will prepare proposals, manage risk, supervise teams, and lead meetings with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience directly managing projects in a design and construction related field preferred; 10 years related experience and/or training is required.
• Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, Deltek, and Newforma.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals for projects including scope, schedule, fee budget, and negotiations with senior leadership.
• Accountable for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Lead the full lifecycle of architecture and engineering projects from initiation through closeout.
• Serve as the primary client contact, managing relationships, expectations, and communications.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring technical quality and financial performance.
• Develop and monitor project work plans, including task assignments and deliverables.
• Prepare contracts, change orders, fee proposals, and client billing.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and client requirements.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead internal project meetings and client presentations; prepare progress reports.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and interviews.
• Manage billing and accounts receivable in collaboration with accounting; ensure payment by terms.
• Supervise direct reports and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Budgeting & scheduling

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office / Microsoft Suite

Deltek

Newforma

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager in Architecture, Engineering and Construction to lead design and construction projects across residential, energy, commercial, light industrial and public programs. The role involves planning, executing and delivering projects within schedule and budget while coordinating resources, quality control, invoicing, and client communications.

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 team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Leads and manages the full lifecycle of architecture and engineering projects from project initiation through closeout.
• Serves as the primary client contact, managing relationships, expectations, and communications throughout the project.
• Oversees project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and financial performance.
• Develops and monitors project work plans, including task assignments and deliverables for internal teams and subconsultants.
• Prepares contracts, change orders, fee proposals, and client billing.
• Ensures compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, standards, and client requirements.
• Proactively identifies project risks and develops mitigation strategies to address scope, schedule, and budget challenges.
• Leads internal project meetings and client presentations; prepares progress reports and other project documentation.
• Contributes to business development efforts, including proposal development and project interviews.
• Responsible for billing, invoicing the project, and tracking/managing a client’s accounts receivable in collaboration with the accounting department to ensure payment by contract terms.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 4 years of experience directly managing projects in a design and construction related field is preferred; 10 years related experience and/or training is required.
• Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, Deltek, and Newforma.

Benefits

• 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
• Welcome Box
• Casual Dress Code
• Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
• Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
• Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Bonding and Recovery
• Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.