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Are you 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 "empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients' visions to life," so if this speaks to you, let’s connect! Senior Program Director – Responsibilities Be accountable for the team's quality of work, productivity, and actions. Assist team members by providing technical direction. Provide senior-level leadership for highly complex, high-impact portfolios across multiple clients, markets, or regions. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives; build and sustain long‑term executive-level relationships. Lead high‑stakes pursuit strategies, portfolio negotiations, and major contract execution for enterprise-level programs. Oversee multiple Program Directors and senior project teams, ensuring consistent and high-quality project delivery. Partner with firm leadership to drive innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement in client and portfolio management. Mentor and develop high-potential leaders; contribute to succession planning and organizational leadership capability. Represent the firm at industry events, contribute to thought leadership efforts, and enhance firm visibility and reputation. Supervise direct reports – a key responsibility of this job. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Surveying or related field, with a minimum of 20 years of experience directly managing projects in a design and construction related field (preferred); or 25 years related experience and/or training (required). Proven track record in leading a team and working with multiple projects. 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. 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 Compensation $120,188 – $266,214 a year Minimum: $120,188 Maximum: $266,214 CESO Compensation Transparency: The pay band shown reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this position at CESO. Actual pay is determined by several factors, including location, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Our pay structures are benchmarked against industry and market data to stay competitive. Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate’s background, qualifications, and fit for the role. Typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location: Cleveland, OH: $126,865 – $172,463 Columbus, OH: $126,865 – $172,463 Dayton, OH: $126,865 – $172,463 Pittsburg, PA: $133,542 – $181,540 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr