Civil Engineering Project Manager (PE)

CME Associates; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401K & PTO

Job summary

CPH, a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm, seeks a Project Manager (PE) to lead our team in Tampa or Lakeland, FL. The PM will oversee scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk, manage subs and permits, and serve as the primary client contact for successful project delivery.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering or Architecture, PE license, 5+ years in A/E/C, and proficiency with Smartsheet and Power BI; strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture required; MBA preferred.
• Active professional licensure (e.g., P.E., RA, P.S.M.).
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in the A/E/C industry.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project production, delivery, and routine client updates.
• Build and maintain the project plan with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage contract/EWA scope and fee negotiations with clients.
• Create and maintain Smartsheet; align with financial reporting.
• Lead production team; coordinate with subcontractors and DOA.
• Track labor budget vs actual; manage variances and EWAs.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact and escalate strategic items.
• Prepare pre-bills and billing notes; support collections.
• Maintain project files and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Project controls

Financial tools

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Professional licensure (PE/RA/PSM)

Tools

VantagePoint

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a Project Manager (PE) to join and help lead our dynamic team in Tampa or Lakeland, FL!

The Project Manager is accountable for the week-to-week execution and management of assigned projects such as scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk; while leading a production team and coordinating subcontractors, permitting, and deliverables. The PM is the first line on communication and accountable point of contact for clients as well as ensuring full project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall project production, delivery, and routine client updates.
• Build and maintain the project plan incorporating scope, schedule, and budget.
• Responsible for assigned contract/Extra Work Authorization (EWA) scope and fee preparation and negotiation with client.
• Create and maintain Smartsheet and ensure alignment with financial reporting (Estimated Date of Task Completion, Overall Schedule Milestones, Extra Work Authorizations – EWAs, etc.).
• Lead a production team through weekly project reviews, task assignments, as well as coaching and mentoring; ensure project coordination; keeps the team productive and efficient.
• Track planned labor budget vs actual labor burn weekly; corrects variances; monitors labor charges to appropriate phases/tasks through daily timesheet review and identifies scope creep and promptly proposes EWA’s and / or ETC’s.
• Serves as assigned client’s day-to‑day contact; escalates strategic items to Program Manager (pricing, scope, disputes); supports upsell / cross‑sell conversations; coordinates with Project Financial Analysts (PFA) and Project Coordinators (PC).
• Prepare pre‑bills, percentage complete updates, and billing notes; support collections to keep AR current.
• Enforces safety and Delegation of Authority (DOA); maintains project files / records; captures lessons learned.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architectural discipline is required. A Master's degree in the discipline or Business Administration (MBA) is highly preferred.
• Active professional licensure (e.g., P.E., R.A., P.S.M.)
• A 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 can lead to 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 projects and financial data.
• Effective negotiation and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Drives accountability; clear tasking and follow-through; collaborative

Benefits

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long‑Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.