Senior Designer

Job DescriptionJob Description Are you 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 Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting techniques, Architectural and Engineering drawing sets, computer-aided design, modeling work, and graphics (CAD/BIM), and understanding of construction documentation. A Sr Designer is responsible for developing and leading design and documentation efforts for complete architectural building projects, including coordination of complex civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineering systems, with minimum supervision. The Sr Designer also takes on the role of helping to mentor and train Designers and Lead Designers. Primary Responsibilities 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.Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related fields is required.Minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.Registered Architect (RA) licensure is preferred.Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Proficient knowledge and use of Revit, and/or AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.Ability to travel.Benefits and Perks Flexible and Hybrid Work SchedulePaid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront401K with a Company MatchRewards and Recognition ProgramTraining and Development to Foster Professional GrowthPaid HolidaysMedical / Dental / Vision CoverageWelcome BoxCasual Dress CodeReimbursement for Professional LicensesPaid Time Off for Community Team Service EventsVoluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany Paid Bonding and RecoveryEmployee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work EnvironmentCESO 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. Below are the typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location: • Charlotte, NC: $76,016 - $92,182 • Cleveland, OH: $72,216 - $87,573 • Columbus, OH: $72,216 - $87,573 • Dallas, TX: $79,817 - $96,791 • Minneapolis, MN: $79,817 - $96,791 • Pittsburgh, PA: $76,016 - $92,182 • Rogers, AR: $68,415 - $82,964 CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire 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.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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