Senior Project Manager

United States·CharlotteRegular Full Timesenior

OperationsOtherProject ManagerProject & Program Management

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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.

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.

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.

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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