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MEP Project Manager

CESO, Inc.

Dayton, OH · HybridJobSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Location
Dayton, OHHybrid
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Job overview

CESO seeks a Project Manager to lead architecture and engineering projects from initiation through closeout, delivering within deadlines and budgets. The role coordinates multidisciplinary teams and consultants, manages client relationships, project quality, contracts, billing, and accounts receivable, and contributes to business development. A bachelor's degree and four years of directly managing design and construction projects are preferred; alternatively, 10 years of related experience and/or training is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft SuiteDeltekNewforma

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Related Field4 Years Project Management Experience10 Years Related Experience or TrainingRA, PE, PS or RLA LicensurePMP Certification

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Are you a 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, the 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. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives, oversee quality control and be responsible for invoicing and managing of accounts receivable. The Project Manager will represent CESO in all project related communications with client from initial effort throughout entire course of agreement activity, and in post agreement marketing activities on a regular basis. 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. - 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. Position Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 4 years of experience directly managing projects in a design and construction related field is preferred; - Or 10 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 Foste

How this job compares

Set against the 23,233 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Ohio median$110–180K/yr446 salary ranges
  • Ohio median$53–64/hr30 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,002 open Project Manager jobs in Ohio and 23,233 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (20,163 postings).
Education
12,903 of the 23,233 open Project Manager jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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