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Program Director - Public Works

CESO, Inc.

Columbus, OH · HybridJob$108–228K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$108–228K/yr
Location
Columbus, OHHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

CESO’s Program Director for Public Works grows and maintains a regional market area and client accounts by developing strategies, coordinating client activities, monitoring program performance, and ensuring project delivery. The role directs complex, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering programs, oversees budgets and risks, and serves as the primary program-level client contact. It also supports business development and develops team members.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Client Account GrowthProgram ManagementTeam LeadershipProject ManagementMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft SuiteDeltekNewformaTravel

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Related Field15 Years Project Management Experience20 Years Related Experience or TrainingProfessional Engineer LicensePMP Certification

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? 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 for Public Works is responsible for growing and maintaining a regional market area. The Program Director is responsible for the growth of client accounts. They will develop and execute strategies to grow client accounts by fulfilling other client needs and bringing in other services not yet performed for the client. They will coordinate client activities, monitor & forecast overall program performance, and ensure the delivery of client projects. They will train and develop team members and identify those who can grow into more advanced roles. Primary Responsibilities - Be accountable for the team's quality of work, productivity, and actions. - Assist team members by providing technical direction. - Directs and oversees the execution of complex, multi-disciplinary programs comprised of multiple, interrelated architecture and engineering projects. - Serves as the primary point of contact for clients at the program level, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and sustained relationships. - Leads program planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met. - Coordinates cross-functional project teams and resources in collaboration with project managers, discipline leads, and operations staff. - Identifies program-level risks and issues; implements mitigation strategies and ensures timely resolution. - Oversees program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, tracking project costs, and ensuring program profitability. - Ensures adherence to contractual obligations, applicable building codes, design standards, and regulatory requirements. - Provides regular program reporting and updates to internal leadership and client stakeholders. - Supports proposal development and participates in program-related business development efforts. - Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job. - Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 15 years of experience directly managing projects in a design and construction related field is preferred; - Or 20 years related experience and/or training is required. - Experience leading a team and working with multiple projects. - Professional Engineer (PE) licensure 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. - 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 $107,541 - $227,956 a year CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong serv

How this job compares

Set against the 1,005 open Program Director jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$108–228K/yr
  • US median$125–167K/yr554 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $168K, is 12% above the US median midpoint ($149K) — in the middle half of Program Director salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 33 open Program Director jobs in Ohio and 1,005 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 20 years of experience — more than three in four Program Director postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 704 postings).
Education
488 of the 1,005 open Program Director jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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