Project Manager (PE)

Mannik Smith Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Long-Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paternal Leave

Job summary

CPH is seeking a Project Manager (PE) in Lakeland, FL, to lead civil/municipal projects, manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and coordinate with clients and subcontractors. The role involves mentoring a production team, monitoring progress, and ensuring full project delivery.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture, active licensure, and 5+ years in the A/E/C field. Tampa or Lakeland presence preferred; full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture required; MBA/Master's preferred.
• Active professional licensure (P.E., R.A., P.S.M.) preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive professional experience in A/E/C.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project production, delivery, and client updates.
• Build and manage project plan with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare and negotiate EWAs and fees with clients.
• Create and maintain project tracking in Smartsheet; align with financial reporting.
• Lead production team through weekly reviews and mentoring; ensure coordination.
• Monitor labor budgets and identify variances; propose corrective actions.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact; support upsell/cross-sell conversations.
• Prepare pre-bills, progress updates, and billing notes; support collections.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Analytical

Risk management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Master's degree in the discipline or MBA

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

VantagePoint

Job description

Project Manager (PE)

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lakeland, FL

Reporting To: Jared Jones

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-disciplinary 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.