Salary
$96k – $195k per year
Location
Hybrid (Dayton, Cincinnati, United States)
Seniority
Senior · 10+ years exp
Visa
H-1B filings in 12 months: 3 · green card filings: 1
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. CESO scores B on the Alion truth index.
Overview
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CESO is a multidisciplinary design and engineering firm headquartered in Miamisburg in the Dayton area of Ohio, providing land planning, survey, environmental, civil and transportation engineering, inspection, landscape architecture, architecture, interiors and building engineering. Founded in 1987, it has more than 500 associates in 16 offices from Charlotte to Phoenix, ranks about 200th on the ENR Top 500 list, and serves retail, logistics, banking and public clients such as FedEx Ground and Sunbelt Rentals. Openings include mechanical and electrical engineers and designers, civil and roadway project engineers, architects, construction managers, survey crews and co-op students.
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
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