Project Manager (PE)

CPH; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K

Paid time off

Paternal Leave

Job summary

CPH, a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a Project Manager (PE) to lead the week-to-week execution of complex civil projects, manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk, and coordinate subcontractors and permitting.

The PM will serve as primary client contact, guide a production team, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and DOA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architectural discipline required.
• Active professional licensure (e.g., P.E., R.A., P.S.M.) preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in A/E/C industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, budget and quality for assignments.
• Lead production team and coordinate subcontractors, permitting, and deliverables.
• Prepare and negotiate EWAs and fees with clients; maintain client communication.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Team leadership

PM/Cost controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

VantagePoint

Job description

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

Department

Civil/Municipal

Location

Lakeland, FL

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.

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.