Project Manager​/Site Civil Engineer - Community Development

Description

CPH is a nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm ranked among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We’re expanding our Community Development team in Tampa and looking for a Project Manager / Site Civil Engineer who’s ready to take ownership of meaningful projects and play a key role in shaping communities across Florida.

Build communities. Lead impactful projects. Grow your career.

Tampa, Florida

• Serve as a lead/senior civil engineer on a variety of site/civil project types.
• Take a leadership role and perform general and specific portions of projects or as part of a team with other experienced engineers.
• Work under supervision of a Program Manager, while organizing workload and working independently on project‑specific design tasks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, building and maintaining strong relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, technical reports, calculations, and specifications to ensure quality and compliance.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Prepare permits such as ERPs (Environmental Resource Permits), FDEP NPDES, SWPPP, grading, utilities (FDEP and FDOH), and civil support for local county/city site development permitting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including planning, environmental, transportation, and surveying.
• Proactively identify risks and develop practical, cost‑effective solutions to keep projects on track.
• Ensure all designs meet local, state, and federal regulations as well as CPH’s high‑quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in site/civil engineering.
• Proven experience managing site development projects and client relationships.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain quickly) strongly preferred.

• Strong experience with site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with local permitting processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with project management tools (such as Deltek Vision or Smartsheet) is a plus.

• Strong leadership, communication, and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional results.

• Dependent upon experience.
• Up to $10,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance through a quality insurer.
• Long‑term disability coverage.
• 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.