Project Designer - Land Development

Mannik Smith Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K

Paid Personal Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Paternal Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

CPH in Miami, FL is seeking a Project Designer - Land Development to support site layout, grading, and construction coordination for large commercial developments under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and the Adobe Suite is essential, along with strong collaboration with engineers, architects, designers, and clients to ensure designs meet codes, standards, and project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CAD certificate required.
• Experience with on-site land development design preferred.
• Ability to read codes/regulations and collaborate with the project team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate presentation, design, and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, designers, consultants and clients.
• Interpret codes, regulations, and client requirements to guide the design process.
• Adhere to CAD standards, templates, and best practices for consistency.
• Calculate quantities and areas for land development designs.
• Travel for site investigations and prepare reports and exhibits.
• Assist in assembling construction plans across disciplines and ensure timely submissions.
• Develop detailed technical drawings and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Work with project managers to meet specifications, standards and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Suite

Drafting techniques

Detail oriented

Education

Associate’s Degree or CAD Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Job description

Project Designer - Land Development

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Miami, 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.

Key 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 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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

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.