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Project Manager - Land Development
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Operations
Posted on Apr 1, 2026
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.
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!💥
💥Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus!💥
- Department
- Civil/Municipal
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- Workplace type
- Onsite
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.
About CPH
CPH is a multi-disciplined design firm that’s growing quickly across the country. Our diverse team of almost 400 individuals are the heartbeat of our company and the reason for our success. The unique contributions that people bring to our firm sets us apart and allows us to bring exceptional service to the communities and clients we serve.
At CPH, we offer small company culture with a big company presence. Founded by three visionaries in 1981, CPH has grown over 40 years to serve a long list of public and private clients across a spectrum of markets. Our comprehensive offering of services and broad reach has provided CPH the opportunity to team with clients in Building Stronger Communities Together across the nation and throughout the Caribbean.
CPH is a part of the Trilon Group of companies. Its mission is to bring together North America's best infrastructure consulting firms in a collaborative environment with a People-First focus to accelerate their ability to deliver smart and sustainable solutions to clients. Through the partnership with Trilon, CPH professionals have the opportunity to network and share best practices with a host of other professionals across the country.
Our future is bright, and we need more talented professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit to grow with us! Could this be you?
Our Hiring Process
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