Junior Project Manager - Civil

Overview

CPH is a multi‑disciplined engineering and architectural design firm that ranks among the nation’s top 500 design firms by ENR Magazine. We are actively hiring a Junior Project Manager - Civil with a commercial large retail focus in Ft Myers, FL.

Civil/Municipal

Ft Myers, FL

• Fulfilling the responsibilities of a Project Manager as part of project design teams including architects, engineers, designers, consultants and clients.
• Develop, negotiate and manage project scopes, contracts, planning, schedules, budgets, change orders and billing.
• Coordinate and collaborate with firm disciplines, other project managers, and business development teams.
• Research, interpret and ensure implementation of company and client requirements, standards and templates.
• Assist with the preparation or review of subsequent reports and exhibits, including travel to perform business development and project management tasks.
• Oversee and assist with compiling documents and construction plans from all disciplines, and submit them to regulatory agencies.
• Oversee project quality control implementation.
• Weekly coordination with and reporting to clients and firm leadership on project status, schedule, budget and quality.
• Collaborate with project teams to plan, schedule and allocate resources for all projects.
• Review detailed project documents, timelines and budgets to ensure alignment for successful completion.
• Ensure effective use of labor, materials and equipment, and assist the owner with procurement activities to secure favorable terms.
• Manage on‑site CPH team members, coordinate vendors, assign tasks and ensure work aligns with project specifications.
• Provide document control for all project documentation including inspections, delays, material testing and schedules.
• Utilize project management software for shop drawings, RFIs, pay applications and change orders.
• Manage project costs, maintain strict budget control and track construction administration expenses.
• Communicate with the project team to address issues or delays, implement corrective actions and keep the project owner informed.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, including clients, engineers and subconsultants, providing regular progress updates.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity.
• Coordinate operations across internal and external teams to ensure smooth workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing commercial projects for large retailers is a major plus.
• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Business Management (not required) with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in project management and delivery from staff coordination to project delivery.
• Strong project management skills, especially in coordinating quality design and engineering deliverables with analytical problem‑solving ability.
• Experience dealing with regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform plan and peer review of project design documents.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with Smartsheet and Deltek is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of the project process from concept through construction and ability to develop and maintain effective schedules and budgets.
• Effective judgment, instruction, prioritization skills, and ability to build consensus and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Superior social, communication, written and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and handle multiple projects while adhering to schedules and budgets.
• 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.
• Proven experience in construction/project management.

• Dependent upon experience.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage and Long‑Term Disability with a reputable insurance company.
• Company–paid Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.