Team Lead

Ceso; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K with Company Match

Health / Dental / Vision Coverage

Training and Development

Job summary

CESO, Inc. seeks an Architecture Team Lead to oversee design, coordination, and delivery of construction documentation across complex projects in Dayton, OH.

Lead production teams, set priorities, ensure schedules, budgets, and quality align with company standards. You will mentor staff, review deliverables for accuracy, lead meetings with clients and AHJs, and guide design decisions with advanced technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role is preferred.
• Registered Architect (RA) licensure is preferred.
• NCARB Certification is preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and architecture software (AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Newforma, Deltek, Bluebeam Revu).

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Direct and support production teams by assigning tasks, balancing workloads, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of projects—from planning and design through construction documentation and administration.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads on budgeting, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and proposal development.
• Provide expert guidance on design, code compliance, and technical problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Newforma

Deltek

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

At CESO, an Architecture Team Lead brings advanced architectural expertise and leadership experience to oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of architectural construction documentation, specifications, and details across multiple complex projects. This position is responsible for managing production teams, setting priorities, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and company best practices. The Team Lead actively leads internal and external meetings, providing strategic input and technical guidance based on extensive experience, research, and industry knowledge. The Team Lead mentors and supports team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration, while also reviewing and approving architectural deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and consistency. In addition, the Team Lead leverages software and tools to evaluate and refine designs, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to high-level technical reports and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Direct and support production teams by assigning tasks, balancing workloads, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet technical and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of projects—from planning and design through construction documentation and administration—ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads on project budgeting, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and proposal development.
• Offer expert guidance on design, code compliance, and technical problem‑solving, including implementation of Quality Management Programs, QA reviews, engineering/architectural calculations, and documentation accuracy.
• Serve as a technical liaison between internal teams, clients, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure project clarity, alignment, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Interpret and apply company, client, and jurisdictional requirements, standards and applicable codes to ensure all designs and documentation meet professional, legal and safety obligations.
• Perform or coordinate site visits, field measurements, and construction observations to validate existing conditions and support construction administration.
• Implement and uphold quality management processes, recommend design improvements, and contribute to the development of best practices and standards.
• Lead meetings, document decisions, and clearly communicate project goals, updates, and changes to all relevant parties, including clients and senior leadership.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture or related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role is preferred.
• Registered Architect (RA) licensure is preferred.
• NCARB Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Newforma, Deltek, and Bluebeam Revu.

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

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.