Lead Designer

At CESO, a Lead Designer is responsible for developing designs for complete architectural building projects including coordination of complex civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineering systems, with supervision. The position requires working knowledge of design and drafting techniques, architectural drawing sets, computer‑aided design, modeling work, and graphics (CAD/BIM), and can read and understand construction documents.

Primary Responsibilities

Begin to take an independent role in drawing detailed scaled plans for building construction projects based on preliminary concepts, sketches, and design guidelines provided by more senior staff.

Takes an independent role to design and prepare 2D and 3D detailed construction drawings, using Computer‑Assisted Design (CAD) or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, with periodic supervision by more senior staff.

Research and interpret code issues and apply/implement design solutions based upon said research findings while also complying with company, client and jurisdictional standards.

Review Civil/SMEP drawings to assure coordination with architectural design plans.

Perform redline mark‑ups as directed by senior staff.

Self‑check and review completed work and/or redlines, highlight completed redlines, print updated drawings and review work to ensure correctness 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 3 years of related experience is required.

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.

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

Salary Range: $60,997 - $104,549 a year.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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