Civil Engineering Project Manager

Department: Civil/Municipal | Location: Sanford, FL (also open in Miami, FL)

About the role

CPH is a multi‑disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm ranked among the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. The Project Manager (PE) is accountable for week‑to‑week execution and management of assigned projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while leading a production team and coordinating subcontractors, permitting, and deliverables. The PM serves as the primary communication point for clients and ensures full project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall project production, delivery, and routine client updates.
• Build and maintain the project plan incorporating scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare and negotiate assigned contract/Extra Work Authorization (EWA) scope and fees with the client.
• Create and maintain Smartsheet, ensuring alignment with financial reporting (estimated task completion dates, schedule milestones, EWAs, etc.).
• Lead a production team through weekly project reviews, task assignments, coaching, and mentoring; ensure coordination and team efficiency.
• Track planned labor budget versus actual labor burn weekly, correct variances, monitor labor charges to appropriate phases/tasks via daily timesheet review, identify scope creep, and promptly propose EWAs or ETCs.
• Serve as the client’s day‑to‑day contact; escalate strategic items to the Program Manager (pricing, scope, disputes); support upsell/cross‑sell conversations; coordinate with Project Financial Analysts and Project Coordinators.
• Prepare pre‑bills, percentage‑complete updates, and billing notes; support collections to keep accounts receivable current.
• Enforce safety and Delegation of Authority (DOA); maintain project files/records; capture lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architectural discipline (required).
• Master’s degree in the discipline or Business Administration (MBA) highly preferred.
• Active professional licensure (e.g., P.E., R.A., P.S.M.).
• Minimum of 5 + years of progressive professional experience within the A/E/C industry.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills to serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Strong industry and project‑management knowledge for multi‑discipline coordination.
• Working knowledge of project controls (ETC, labor budgets, cost codes, etc.).
• Proficiency with project management and financial tools (e.g., VantagePoint, Smartsheet, Power BI).
• Analytical skills to interpret and act on project and financial data.
• Effective negotiation and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Drives accountability through clear tasking, follow‑through, and collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation dependent upon experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Long‑Term Disability coverage with a quality insurance company.
• Company‑paid Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.