Water/Wastewater Project Manager — Lead Client-Focused Projects

CPH; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paternal leave

Job summary

CPH is seeking a Project Manager for Water/Wastewater in Sanford, FL. You will oversee week-to-week execution across scope, schedule, budget, and quality. You will lead a production team, coordinate with subcontractors, handle permitting, and serve as the primary client contact to ensure on-time deliverables.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 4+ years in the A/E/C industry, and active licensure. Strong communication, project controls, and negotiation skills are essential. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; MBA is highly preferred.
• Active professional licensure (e.g., P.E., R.A., P.S.M.)
• A minimum of 4+ years of progressive professional experience within the A/E/C industry.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clean driving record.

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/EWA scope and fee preparation and negotiation with client.
• Create and maintain Smartsheet and align with financial reporting (ETC, labor budgets, etc.).
• Lead a production team through weekly project reviews, task assignments, coaching and mentoring; ensure coordination and productivity.
• Assist in development of plans, specs, reports and cost estimates for water/wastewater and stormwater projects.
• Assist in design of hydraulic modeling including treatment and storage design and pumping systems.
• Track planned labor budget vs actual weekly; identify variances and propose EWAs/ETCs.
• Serve as client’s day-to-day contact; escalate strategic items to Program Manager; support upsell/cross-sell conversations.

Job description

CPH is seeking a Project Manager for Water/Wastewater in Sanford, FL. You will oversee week-to-week execution across scope, schedule, budget, and quality. You will lead a production team, coordinate with subcontractors, handle permitting, and serve as the primary client contact to ensure on-time deliverables.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 4+ years in the A/E/C industry, and active licensure. Strong communication, project controls, and negotiation skills are essential. U.S.