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At CESO, an Architecture Senior (Sr) Team Lead brings advanced technical leadership and strategic oversight to guide the design, coordination, and delivery of architectural construction documents, specifications, and details across a diverse portfolio of complex projects. In addition to managing multiple teams, this position is responsible for overseeing technical direction, resolving escalated design challenges, and ensuring alignment with project goals, quality standards, and company best practices. The Sr Team Lead plays a key role in resource planning, risk management, and process improvement initiatives, while also fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development within the team. This position frequently engages with project managers, client managers, and clients to provide expert guidance and ensure project success.

### Primary Responsibilities

Be responsible for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.

Direct and support production teams by assigning tasks, balancing workloads, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet technical and regulatory standards.

Oversee resource planning across multiple projects or programs, ensuring optimal team utilization and workload balance.

Serve as a liaison between departments, facilitating collaboration and resolving inter-team dependencies or conflicts.

Oversee the full lifecycle of projects—from planning and design through construction documentation and administration—ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.

Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads on project budgeting, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and proposal development.

Offer expert guidance on design, code compliance, and technical problem-solving, including implementation of Quality Management Programs, QA reviews, engineering/architectural calculations, and documentation accuracy.

Serve as a technical liaison between internal teams, clients, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure project clarity, alignment, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Interpret and apply company, client, and jurisdictional requirements, standards and applicable codes to ensure all designs and documentation meet professional, legal and safety obligations.

Implement and uphold quality management processes, recommend design improvements, and contribute to the development of best practices and standards.

Lead meetings, document decisions, and clearly communicate project goals, updates, and changes to all relevant parties, including clients and senior leadership.

Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.

Perform other duties as assigned.

### Position Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Architecture or related field is required.

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience is required.

Minimum of 4 years in a leadership or management role is preferred.

Registered Architect (RA) licensure is preferred.

NCARB Certification is preferred.

Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Deltek, AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Newforma and BlueBeam Revu.

### 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

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.

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