Project Designer - Land Development

Mannik Smith Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Long-Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401K

Paid Personal Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Paternal Leave

Job summary

CPH is seeking a Project Designer - Land Development in Lakeland, FL (with Miami, FL as an alternate). The role supports on-site layout, grading, and full construction site coordination under supervision of a licensed PE.

Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills are essential as you contribute to major commercial developments. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, designers, and clients to produce precise construction documents, ensure standards compliance, and deliver high-quality client

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or CAD certificate required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a MUST.
• Experience with CAD standards and on-site coordination is desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate presentation, design, and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the project team, including engineers, architects, designers, consultants, and clients.
• Interpret relevant codes, regulations, and client requirements to guide the design process.
• Implement and utilize CAD standards, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
• Calculate quantities, areas, and other essential data for land development civil designs.
• Travel periodically to perform site investigations and observe construction progress, then prepare reports.
• Assist in compiling construction plans from all disciplines for agency submission.
• Develop detailed technical drawings and designs and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Work closely with engineers, architects, and project managers to meet project specs and safety standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree or CAD Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Suite

Job description

Project Designer - Land Development

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lakeland, FL

Reporting To: Jared Jones

Description

CPH is a multi-disciplined Engineering and Architectural design firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine.

We have an opening for the following position:

• Project Designer - Land Development
• Location - Lakeland, FL OR Miami, FL

The Project Designer - Land Development plays an essential role in supporting a wide range of projects for a MAJOR commercial brand! This is a very exciting opportunity for a mid-level candidate with a strong design skill set in tools such as AutoCAD and Civil3D. This individual must be detail-oriented and possess a collaborative working approach to join a dynamic team at CPH!

Position Overview:

Our Project Designer - Land Development will work in alignment with the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer to support final delivery of key client deliverables for large commercial developments. The primary focus of this position will involve providing day to day support on site layout, grading, and full construction site coordination/design.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare accurate presentation, design, and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the project team, including engineers, architects, designers, consultants, and clients.
• Interpret relevant codes, regulations, and client requirements to guide the design process.
• Implement and utilize established CAD standards, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
• Calculate quantities, areas, and other essential data necessary for land development civil engineering designs.
• Travel periodically to perform site investigations, take measurements, and observe construction progress, followed by the preparation of detailed reports and exhibits.
• Assist in compiling construction plans from all disciplines and ensure timely submission to agencies with jurisdiction.
• Focuses on developing detailed technical drawings and designs, calculating material quantities, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Works closely with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure that all designs meet project specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Suite software’s and drafting techniques are a MUST.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in Commercial, Retail, Restaurant, and Industrial projects is a plus.
• Adaptable and receptive to instruction from others.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with a team
• Excellent oral, written and organizational skills.
• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate project deadlines.
• Detail oriented, quality conscious, reliable and self-motivated.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clean driving record

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree or Computer - Aided Design Certificate

Compensation & 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.