Project Manager - Land Development

Project Manager - Land Development

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Tampa, FL

Description

Build communities. Lead impactful projects. Grow your career.

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

In this role, you'll lead diverse land development projects-from initial concept and due diligence through permitting and construction-while partnering closely with clients, municipalities, and internal teams. This is a high-visibility position offering leadership responsibility, client interaction, and a clear path for growth.

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus!

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage land development projects for Municipal clients across Florida
• Oversee site design including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and roadway design.
• Navigate and coordinate entitlement and permitting processes with local agencies and municipalities.
• 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.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• 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.

What You'll Bring:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8-15+ years of experience in land development engineering.
• Proven experience managing site development projects and client relationships.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain quickly) strongly preferred.

Technical Skills:

• 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 (Deltek Vision, Smartsheet, or similar) is a plus.

Professional Skills:

• 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.

Compensation & 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.