Senior Project Manager

CESO, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 106,831 - 138,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100%

401K with Company Match

Training and Development

Job summary

CESO, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead diverse AEC programs including residential, energy, commercial, and public projects.

You will plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget, coordinate resources, and mentor team members across disciplines. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of design/construction project management, professional licensure, and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience
• Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and daily timesheet data entry
• Proficient in Deltek and Newforma software

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals for individual projects or programs including scope, schedule, fees, and changes
• Accountable for team quality, productivity, and actions
• Oversee and deliver complex A&E projects with strategic impact
• Maintain executive-level client relationships and act as trusted advisor
• Lead all phases of project development ensuring design excellence and technical accuracy
• Drive profit and loss accountability for projects or portfolios
• Manage billing and accounts receivable in collaboration with accounting
• Supervise direct reports and mentor project managers
• Coordinate multiple teams and subconsultants across locations
• Lead contract negotiations, fee development, and project scoping
• Partner with market leaders to pursue new work and grow accounts
• Establish project goals, metrics, and risk management protocols
• Advance internal delivery standards, tools, and training

Skills

Budget management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or civil engineering

Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA)

PMP certification

Tools

Deltek

Newforma

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a Senior Project Manager in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction field 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 "finding purpose through serving others," so if this speaks to you, let's connect!

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third‑party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. A Sr Project Manager will also define the project's objectives, oversee quality control, and be responsible for invoicing and managing accounts receivable. The Sr Project Manager represents CESO in all project‑related communications with clients from initial effort throughout the agreement and in post‑agreement marketing activities, and mentors personnel including project managers and possible design team members.

Primary 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.
• Oversee and deliver complex, high‑value A&E projects with significant strategic or operational impact.
• Maintain executive‑level client relationships; act as a trusted advisor for key accounts and long‑term programs.
• Lead all phases of project development, ensuring design excellence, quality control, and technical accuracy.
• Drive financial performance, including profit and loss accountability for assigned projects or portfolios.
• 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.
• Supervise direct reports; a key responsibility of this job.
• Manage multiple teams and subconsultants across disciplines and geographic locations.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and assistant project managers.
• Lead contract negotiation, fee development, and project scoping in alignment with business goals and client expectations.
• Partner with market leader and business development leaders to pursue new work and grow strategic accounts.
• Establish project goals, performance metrics, and risk management protocols in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Advance internal project delivery standards, tools, and training initiatives across the firm.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering or related field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience directly managing projects in a design and construction related field is preferred; or 15 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 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
• 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

Compensation Transparency

CESO Compensation Transparency:

$96,148 – $195,149 a year

The pay band shown reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this position at CESO. Actual pay is determined by several factors, including location, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Our pay structures are benchmarked against industry and market data to stay competitive. Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate's background, qualifications, and fit for the role.

Typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location:

• Akron, OH: $96,148 – $124,597
• Charlotte, NC: $106,831 – $138,440
• Cleveland, OH: $101,489 – $131,519
• Columbus, OH: $101,489 – $131,519

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.