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CESO, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Columbus, OH

$96K - $195K/yr

Are you a Senior Project Manager in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction field seeking ... Leads contract negotiation, fee development, and project scoping in alignment with business goals ...

CESO, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Columbus, OH

$96K - $195K/yr

Are you a Senior Project Manager in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction field seeking ... Leads contract negotiation, fee development, and project scoping in alignment with business goals ...

CESO, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$96K - $195K/yr

Are you a Senior Project Manager in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction field seeking ... Leads contract negotiation, fee development, and project scoping in alignment with business goals ...

CESO, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Columbus, OH

$96K - $195K/yr

Are you a Senior Project Manager in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction field seeking ... Leads contract negotiation, fee development, and project scoping in alignment with business goals ...

BlastOne

Senior Project Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

Skilled in managing subcontractors, contracts, safety, and compliance on industrial job sites ... Join us as a Senior Project Manager and make your mark driving projects from detailed design ...

Marker, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

Senior Project Manager ID: 1483 Department: Project Management Location: Columbus, OH Description ... Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and scopes of work for clarity and alignment with ...

Amteck, LLC

Senior Project Manager

Columbus, OH

The Senior Project Manager shall have the experience to manage the overall project direction ... Establish contract budgets when project is assigned and takeoff is finalized; takeoff and establish ...

Amteck, LLC

Senior Project Manager

Worthington, OH

The Senior Project Manager shall have the experience to manage the overall project direction ... Establish contract budgets when project is assigned and takeoff is finalized; takeoff and establish ...

Amteck, LLC

Senior Project Manager

New Albany, OH · On-site

The Senior Project Manager shall have the experience to manage the overall project direction ... Establish contract budgets when project is assigned and takeoff is finalized; takeoff and establish ...

BlastOne

Senior Project Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

Skilled in managing subcontractors, contracts, safety, and compliance on industrial job sites ... Join us as a Senior Project Manager and make your mark driving projects from detailed design ...

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Senior Project Manager

CESO, Inc.

Columbus, OH

$96K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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 to plan, execute, and deliver 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 in order 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 of accounts receivable. In aggregate, a Sr Project Manager will be responsible for a significant volume of work and revenue. The Sr Project Manager will represent CESO in all project related communications with clients from initial effort throughout entire course of agreement activity, and in post agreement marketing activities on a regular basis. Responsible for mentoring 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.
  • Oversees and delivers complex, high-value A&E projects with significant strategic or operational impact.
  • Maintains executive-level client relationships; acts as a trusted advisor for key accounts and long-term programs.
  • Leads all phases of project development, ensuring design excellence, quality control, and technical accuracy.
  • Drives 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.
  • Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
  • Manages multiple teams and subconsultants across disciplines and geographic locations.
  • Provides leadership and mentorship to project managers and assistant project managers.
  • Leads contract negotiation, fee development, and project scoping in alignment with business goals and client expectations.
  • Partners with market leader and business development leaders to pursue new work and grow strategic accounts.
  • Establishes project goals, performance metrics, and risk management protocols in collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Advances 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
CESO Compensation Transparency:
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.

Below are the typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location:
Columbus, OH: $101,489 - $131,519
Akron, OH: $96,148 - $124,597
Cleveland, OH:$101,489 - $131,519

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.