Full-Time

Architect

CESO

CESO

11-50 employees

Compensation Overview

$76.7k - $142.9k/yr

Charlotte, NC, USA

Hybrid

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in Architecture or related field is required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in architecture is required.
  • Registered Architect (RA) licensure is required.
  • Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of Revit, and/or AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Bluebeam Revu.
Responsibilities
  • Assist team members by providing technical direction, including but not limited to, building code assessment, life safety code assessment, and overall building construction typology and detailing.
  • Assist Team Leads and project leadership in the design and production of architectural projects from preparation of design concepts and development, construction documentation, to include specifications, materials, color, and equipment as required by the project scope.
  • Oversee production and technical delivery of a project from start to finish, assisting/supplementing Designer-level staff with the production of all relevant documentation as applicable to the scope of the project.
  • Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions for building construction projects.
  • Assist the Team Lead in the Quality Assurance process through review and redlining of drawings and documents produced by others throughout the course of the project, and coordinate with the Quality Control reviewer(s) to ensure document updates and corrections are completed.
  • Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to meet project deadlines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • NCARB Certification is preferred.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Jason Mutzenberger joined CESO from Eden Prairie Schools in April 2026.
  • CESO launched Building Engineering service line for optimized building performance.
  • CESO expanded multi-disciplinary services including surveying and architecture nationwide.

What critics are saying

  • Aggressive expansion dilutes civil engineering expertise causing client attrition.
  • Stagnant $175.7M revenue lags benchmarks eroding margins versus AECOM.
  • Overreliance on 10 offices stretches management triggering quality lapses.

What makes CESO unique

  • CESO provides MEP engineering via Building Engineering led by Joe Hillebrenner.
  • CESO operates 10-15 offices nationwide with 350+ associates under Steve Olson.
  • CESO supports 230+ school districts with operational consulting expertise.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront

401K with a Company Match

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

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

Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth

Company News

Eden Prairie Local News
Nov 4th, 2023
EPS' business director to join school consultant company CESO

Jason Mutzenberger, executive director of business services for the past nine-plus years at Eden Prairie Schools (EPS), is leaving the district to join the Center for Effective School Operations (CESO), a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that provides operational support services to more than 230 school districts in the U.S. and Canada.

CESO
May 30th, 2023
My Website is a Mess… Where Do I Even Start?

Despite some challenges, both website launches went great and Ceso even won NSPRA awards and a Finalsite Double Diamond Award, but I definitely swore off ever doing a new website again after each launch.