Senior Project Manager, W/WW/Utilities (PM III/IV)

Senior Project Manager – Water, Wastewater & Utilities (PM III / PM IV)Company Name: CPH CorporationLocation: Sanford, FLProject Focus: Water/Wastewater, Utilities, Public Infrastructure, Pipeline, Lift Station, Water Treatment, and Wastewater Treatment ProjectsWork Setting: Full-Time | Reports to Program Manager or Senior Program ManagerBase Salary: $110,000 – $172,000 annually (DOE)Total Compensation Package: Competitive salary, bonus potential, 401(k), comprehensive benefits, paid time off, professional development, and advancement opportunitiesRecruited Exclusively By: Luxus GroupPosition OverviewThis is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced, PE-licensed Project Manager to own end-to-end delivery of water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects within a nationally recognized, full-service A/E firm. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be accountable for week-to-week project execution, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, client communication, and production team performance.This role is ideal for a driven project leader who understands that strong project management is equal parts technical delivery, financial control, client trust, and team development. The PM III or PM IV level will be determined based on project management experience, revenue responsibility, team leadership scope, and ability to manage projects from start to finish. An Engineer III moving into the PM track will typically align toward the lower end of the range, while a proven Project Manager with full lifecycle project ownership, PM certification, $2M+ project experience, and 6–10 years of relevant experience may command the higher end. The goal is to identify someone who can grow toward Program Manager without outgrowing the role too quickly.Core ResponsibilitiesOwn overall project production, delivery, and client communication, including plans, design reports, technical specifications, and project deliverablesBuild and maintain project plans incorporating scope, schedule, budget, milestones, forecasts, and resource needsManage assigned contracts, scope development, fee preparation, and Extra Work Authorizations (EWAs)Track planned labor budgets versus actual labor burn and correct variances before they impact profitabilityCreate and maintain project schedules while ensuring alignment with financial reporting, ETCs, milestones, and EWAsLead production teams through weekly project reviews, task assignments, coaching, mentoring, and coordinationServe as the assigned client's day-to-day contact while escalating strategic items to the Program Manager when neededCoordinate architects, engineers, designers, consultants, subcontractors, permitting teams, and clients throughout project deliveryPrepare pre-bills, percentage-complete updates, billing notes, and support accounts receivable collectionsMonitor labor charges, project financial performance, WIP, AR, direct labor multiplier performance, and project profitabilityIdentify scope creep early and promptly propose EWAs, ETCs, or scope adjustmentsMaintain accountability for project QA/QC, safety compliance, Delegation of Authority requirements, and project documentationParticipate in business development activities, client meetings, presentations, and strategic account growth conversationsSupport upsell and cross-sell opportunities while strengthening long-term client relationshipsDevelop junior staff, mentor project engineers, and contribute to building CPH's pipeline of future project managersRequired QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering disciplineLicensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license requiredExperience: 5+ years of progressive professional experience within the A/E/C industry, preferably focused on water, wastewater, utilities, municipal infrastructure, or public works projectsProject Management: Proven experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, financial performance, and multidisciplinary teamsClient Management: Strong experience serving as a primary client contact and maintaining trusted client relationshipsProject Controls: Working knowledge of ETCs, labor budgets, cost codes, EWAs, DLM, WIP, AR, billing coordination, and project financial performanceSoftware: Proficiency with Deltek VantagePoint, Smartsheet, or similar project management and financial platformsCommunication: Strong client-facing communication, negotiation, presentation, problem-solving, and relationship-building skillsLeadership: Ability to drive accountability, assign work clearly, mentor staff, and maintain team productivityTransportation: Valid driver's license with clean driving recordTravel: Willingness to travel periodically for client meetings, business development, presentations, and project site visitsPreferred QualificationsLicensure: Florida PE license or out-of-state PE with active Florida reciprocity applicationProject Scale: Experience managing projects with $2M+ in project value or significant design fee responsibilityPM Track: PM certification, PMP certification, or demonstrated formal project management trainingMarket Expertise: Water treatment, wastewater treatment, pipeline, lift station, utility infrastructure, public works, or municipal engineering experienceAlternative Delivery: Experience with Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, or Public-Private Partnership delivery methodsFinancial Tools: Proficiency in Power BI or similar financial reporting and project performance toolsClient Relationships: Existing relationships within the Florida municipal water/wastewater or utilities marketLeadership Growth: Interest in growing toward Program Manager-level responsibility within a structured leadership pathPerformance MetricsSchedule & Delivery: Adherence to project schedules, milestones, client requirements, and technical deliverablesFinancial Performance: Achievement of labor budgets, project margins, and As-Sold Direct Labor Multiplier (DLM) goalsClient Satisfaction: Strong client feedback, repeat work, and long-term account growthQuality: Zero preventable errors and omissionsTeam Performance: Strong team productivity, engagement, retention, and development of future project managersOperational Discipline: Accurate weekly reporting, timely WBR inputs, closed action items, and clean project documentationRevenue Protection: Timely identification of scope creep, EWAs, ETCs, WIP, AR, and collections supportAbout CPH CorporationCPH Corporation is a full-service architecture and engineering firm with approximately 400 professionals and offices nationwide. The firm delivers integrated design solutions across water/wastewater, transportation, municipal, environmental, facilities, architecture, and infrastructure markets. As part of the Trilon Group, CPH combines national resources with local expertise to serve public and private sector clients throughout Florida, the Southeast, and beyond.Known for its collaborative culture and multi-disciplinary project delivery, CPH provides project leaders with meaningful client ownership, financial responsibility, leadership visibility, and long-term advancement opportunities within a growing A/E organization.About Luxus GroupLuxus Group is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of CPH Corporation. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, MEP, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. 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