Senior Program Director

CESO, Inc.; Williamsburg Estates (TN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Time Off

401K with a Company Match

Rewards and Recognition Program

Training and Development to Foster Pro

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

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Job summary

CESO, Inc. is seeking a Senior (Sr) Program Director to manage large client portfolios across design and construction. You will grow client accounts, strategize to expand services, coordinate activities, forecast portfolio performance, and ensure delivery.

You will mentor Directors and project teams, represent the firm at events, and collaborate with leadership to drive innovation. A flexible hybrid work schedule and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Surveying or related field required; 20+ years managing design/construction projects preferred.
• 25 years related experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) and PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the team's quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Provide technical direction to team members.
• Lead senior-level portfolio management across multiple clients, markets, or regions.
• Build and sustain long-term executive-level relationships with client leaders.
• Lead pursuit strategies, portfolio negotiations, and major contract execution for enterprise programs.
• Oversee multiple Program Directors and senior project teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Partner with firm leadership to drive innovation and continuous improvement in portfolio management.
• Mentor high-potential leaders and contribute to succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Strategic portfolio growth

Mentoring and staff development

Executive advisory

Education

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

PMP certification

Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA)

Tools

Deltek

Newforma

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you 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 "empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients' visions to life," so if this speaks to you, let's connect!

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Program Director is responsible for client management of large portfolios -which may include client programs, a collection of related projects, or regional operational areas. The Sr Program Director is responsible for the growth of client accounts. They will develop and execute strategies to grow client accounts by fulfilling other client needs and bringing in other services not yet performed for the client. They will coordinate client activities, monitor & forecast overall portfolio performance, and ensure the delivery of client projects. They will train and develop team members and identify those who can grow into more advanced roles. Responsible for mentoring personnel, including Program Directors and project management team members.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the team's quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Assist team members by providing technical direction.
• Provides senior-level leadership for highly complex, high-impact portfolios across multiple clients, markets, or regions.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to senior client executives; builds and sustains long-term executive-level relationships.
• Leads high-stakes pursuit strategies, portfolio negotiations, and major contract execution for enterprise-level programs.
• Oversees multiple Program Directors and senior project teams, ensuring consistent and high-quality project delivery.
• Partners with firm leadership to drive innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement in client and portfolio management.
• Mentors and develops high-potential leaders; contributes to succession planning and organizational leadership capability.
• Represents the firm at industry events, contributes to thought leadership efforts, and enhances firm visibility and reputation.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Surveying or related field, with a minimum of 20 years of experience directly managing projects in a design and construction related field is preferred;
• Or 25 years related experience and/or training is required.
• Proven track record in leading a team and working with multiple projects.
• 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.
• Ability to travel

Benefits and Perks

• 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
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• 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

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.