Are you a Program Director seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? With a diverse portfolio of retail, hospitality, light industrial, healthcare, and worship, 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 “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!
At CESO, a Program Director is responsible for the execution of a client program or multiple small client programs simultaneously from the conceptual design phase through permit approvals. They will coordinate all client activities, monitor & forecast overall program performance, and ensure delivery on client projects. You will have primary responsibilities that include:
Primary Responsibilities
Build, develop, and grow client relationships
Provide a high level of customer service to clients, team members and attend internal and external meetings
Complete and confirm billing, invoicing, tracking, and client’s accounts receivable by contract terms
Prepare proposals to provide professional services for individual projects or programs including fee preparation, contract negotiation of fees and terms, change order preparation and negotiations.
Coordinate with program standards, best practices and monitor quality, design technology and team performance to assure consistency as well as compliance with contractual agreements
Lead project meets and make presentations internally and to external clients
Serve as a mentor and/or supervisor for Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and design team members
Manage and communicate with team on assigned program including client policies, procedures, goals, budgets, and schedules
Identify and provide career path objectives and opportunities for team members through coaching, consistency, and feedback
Responsible to meet Federal and State requirements regarding program practices, etc.
Coordinate with outside consultants for procurement of services (surveys, geotechnical and environmental reports, traffic studies, MEP, structural engineering, civil, fire protection, acoustics, landscaping, etc.)
Perform other supervisory duties as assigned
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with approximately 15 years of experience managing projects in a design and construction related fields or in lieu of a degree, 20+ years’ experience in design and construction related field or equivalent combination of education and experience with managing clients
Experience leading a team and working with multiple projects
Strong understanding of the design and construction process
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through problem solving
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Deltek, Paylocity, Newforma and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel
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 is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity.
We develop and inspire our Program Directors 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.
