CESO, INC.

Project Manager

• 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.
• Leads and manages the full lifecycle of architecture and engineering projects from project initiation through closeout.
• Serves as the primary client contact, managing relationships, expectations, and communications throughout the project.
• Oversees project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and financial performance.
• Develops and monitors project work plans, including task assignments and deliverables for internal teams and subconsultants.
• Prepares contracts, change orders, fee proposals, and client billing.
• Ensures compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, standards, and client requirements.
• Proactively identifies project risks and develops mitigation strategies to address scope, schedule, and budget challenges.
• Leads internal project meetings and client presentations; prepares progress reports and other project documentation.
• Contributes to business development efforts, including proposal development and project interviews.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Project Manager – MEP

Manager

• Lead and manage the due diligence, entitlements, design, and permitting phases of land development projects, with a focus on retail and commercial sites, including convenience store and fueling station projects.
• Oversee all required consultants and third-party professionals to ensure project phases are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with local regulations and zoning requirements.
• Conduct and/or oversee due diligence activities, including site analysis, feasibility studies, and environmental assessments, to evaluate project viability.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors on the development of project plans to meet regulatory requirements, operational needs, and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved budgets.
• Coordinate with utility providers to confirm availability of services and compliance with utility design requirements.
• Collaborate with internal client teams, including Real Estate, Entitlements, Construction, and Operations, to align project objectives and ensure milestones are met.
• Identify and manage project risks, including environmental, zoning, and regulatory challenges, and develop mitigation or contingency plans as needed.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to clients, internal management, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation, including design documents, permits, approvals, and regulatory filings, is complete, accurate, and current.
• Maintain frequent and proactive communication with clients through email, phone, text, and project management systems.
• Participate in regularly scheduled client meetings, including virtual meetings, to present updates and address issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Development Manager

Product Designer

• Begin to take an independent role in drawing detailed scaled plans for building construction projects based on preliminary concepts, sketches, and design guidelines set forth by the Client/Owner provided by more senior staff.
• Takes an independent role to design and prepare 2D and 3D detailed construction drawings, and designs using Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, with periodic supervision and guidance by more senior staff.
• Research and interpret code issues and apply/implement design solutions based upon said research findings while also complying with company, client and jurisdictional standards.
• Review Civil/SMEP drawings to assure coordination with architectural design plans.
• Perform redline mark-ups as directed by senior staff.
• Self-check and review completed work and/or redlines, highlight completed redlines, print updated drawings and review work to ensure correctness prior to returning completed work to Team Leads, Project Managers and/or Quality Control team members.
• Be able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to meet project deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Lead Designer

IT Support

• Monitor events, incidents, and service requests related to IT systems, infrastructure, and services.
• Act as the primary liaison between customers and IT departments to ensure service requests and incidents are documented, resolved, or escalated appropriately.
• Field helpdesk inquiries via phone, email, and in person while providing excellent customer service.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues for desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
• Perform hands-on fixes, including installing and upgrading software, setting up hardware, and configuring systems in accordance with established guidelines.
• Set up new employee equipment, including hardware installation, operating system setup, and application access.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including system activations, deactivations, and documentation updates.
• Apply diagnostic tools, software updates, and online resources to aid in problem resolution.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, including cleaning and inspecting workstations, printers, and peripherals.
• Escalate advanced issues to appropriate technicians or departments and provide periodic follow-ups to ensure resolution.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and FAQ resources for end-user support.
• Assist with new hire onboarding by setting up standard hardware, software, and account configurations.
• Perform routine workstation and software updates to maintain optimal system functionality.
• Adhere to established helpdesk policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the IT department’s objectives.

Helpdesk Analyst

Accountant

• Complete complex project setups aligned with contract terms.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to analyze project WIP and A/R aging, and as needed work to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process monthly client invoices independently.
• Maintain accurate project financial records.
• Process accounts payable, coding, and reconciliations independently.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Post daily cash receipts and clears bank activity in Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Support month-end close and prepare schedules.
• Support bank statements and corporate credit cards reconciliation.
• Participate in process improvements and software enhancements.
• Utilize strong analytical and communication skills to support decision-making and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Help improve financial workflows and implement process efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Staff Accountant II

• Assist team members by providing technical direction.
• Serve as a Quality Control reviewer in the Architectural Practice Area, overseeing the accuracy and consistency of architectural designs, ensuring compliance with company design standards, code requirements and constructability.
• Mentor architectural design staff, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development.
• Suggest revisions and enhancements to company design standards, BIM/CAD standards, and QA/QC processes, promoting continuous improvement.
• Provide technical assistance regarding design, code interpretations, constructability, and/or program modifications to enhance project outcomes.
• Assist in the development and delivery of technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions tailored to the needs of developing architectural staff to enhance their understanding of architectural design concepts, tools, and best practices.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to meet project deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QC Manager

• Review construction documentation, including drawings, schedules, scopes, and reports, to support achievement of project objectives.
• Conduct detailed reviews of vendor proposals and awards in coordination with the client following completion of negotiations.
• Follow established standards and procedures for project reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Assume overall responsibility for project start-up activities.
• Perform on-site reviews of construction progress to monitor compliance with the approved project schedule.
• Schedule, lead, and document weekly project meetings throughout the construction phase.
• Ensure all contract terms and specifications are met by inspecting work in progress at regular intervals to verify compliance.
• Independently conduct punch-list inspections and required site visits.
• Review monthly pay applications to ensure billings are accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner.
• Proactively communicate project-related issues, including cost and schedule impacts, to internal leadership and client contacts.
• Ensure all close-out documentation and punch-list items are completed and resolved prior to authorizing final release of retainage.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, building codes, and company policies related to construction.
• Establish and communicate project safety requirements and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Construction Manager

Architect

• Assist team members by providing technical direction on complex and/or varied project types - including but not limited to, building code assessment, life safety code assessment, and overall building construction typology and detailing.
• Assist Team Leads and project leadership in the design and production of complex and/or varied architectural projects from preparation of design concepts, and design development, construction documentation, to include specifications, materials, color, equipment, and estimated costs.
• Oversee production and technical delivery of a project from start to finish, assisting/supplementing an Architect or other Designer-level staff with the production of all relevant documentation as applicable to the scope of the project.
• Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Assist the Team Lead in the Quality Assurance process through review and redlining of drawings and documents produced by others throughout the course of the project and coordinate with the Quality Control reviewer(s) to ensure document updates and corrections are completed.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to meet project deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Senior Architect

Designer

• Use independent judgement to create and lead the production of detailed scaled plans and supporting documentation for building construction projects based on preliminary concepts, sketches, and design guidelines set forth by the Client/Owner provided by more senior staff.
• Create and lead design and preparation of 2D and 3D detailed construction drawings, and designs using Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Be able to review projects to implement required constructability and code requirements as required by the authorities having jurisdiction.
• Coordinate the entire building construction project with associated sub-consultants and provide feedback to sub-consultants pertaining to company and client drawing standards.
• Assist Team Leads and/or Project Managers in Quality Assurance reviews performing redline mark-ups of drawings/documents produced by Designers, Lead Designers and other production staff.
• Self-check redline completion, highlight completed redlines, print check drawings and review prior to returning completed work to Team Leads, Project Managers and/or Quality Control team members.
• Be able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to meet project deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Senior Designer

• 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.
• Leads and manages the full lifecycle of architecture and engineering projects from project initiation through closeout.
• Serves as the primary client contact, managing relationships, expectations, and communications throughout the project.
• Oversees project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and financial performance.
• Develops and monitors project work plans, including task assignments and deliverables for internal teams and subconsultants.
• Prepares contracts, change orders, fee proposals, and client billing.
• Ensures compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, standards, and client requirements.
• Proactively identifies project risks and develops mitigation strategies to address scope, schedule, and budget challenges.
• Leads internal project meetings and client presentations; prepares progress reports and other project documentation.
• Contributes to business development efforts, including proposal development and project interviews.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Program Manager

• Be accountable for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Assist team members by providing technical direction.
• Provides senior-level leadership for highly complex, high-impact programs and portfolios across multiple clients, markets, or regions.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to senior client executives; builds and sustains long-term executive-level relationships.
• Leads high-stakes pursuit strategies, program negotiations, and major contract execution for enterprise-level programs.
• Oversees multiple Program Directors and senior project teams, ensuring consistent and high-quality program delivery.
• Partners with firm leadership to drive innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement in program management.
• Mentors and develops high-potential leaders; contributes to succession planning and organizational leadership capability.
• Represents the firm at industry events, contributes to thought leadership efforts, and enhances firm visibility and reputation.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Senior Program Director

• Gain experience and knowledge in all facets of Architectural Design in both field and office settings including existing building surveying, construction documentation/design, and construction administration.
• Assist in preparation of 2D drawings and 3D models, renderings and other Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modeling (BIM) work.
• Create and prepare all drawings in compliance with company drafting standards and per applicable client standards.
• Gain experience in understanding building code and due diligence/jurisdictional research.
• Make drawing updates and corrections based on redline mark-ups as directed by others.
• Self-check and review completed work and/or redlines, highlight completed redlines, print updated drawings and review work to ensure correctness prior to returning to the QA/QC Reviewer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.