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Project Manager - Public Works

United States, Akron 82594.00 - 160599.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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Plan, execute, and deliver roadway and public infrastructure 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

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

Nice to have

  • Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) is preferred
  • PMP certification is preferred

What we offer

  • 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
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