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

Company Name: CPH Corporation

Location: Sanford, FLProject Focus: Water/Wastewater, Utilities, Public Infrastructure, Pipeline, Lift Station, Water Treatment, and Wastewater Treatment Projects

Work Setting: Full-Time | Reports to Program Manager or Senior Program Manager

Base 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 opportunities Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus Group

Position Overview: This 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.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Experience: 5+ years of progressive professional experience within the A/E/C industry, preferably focused on water, wastewater, utilities, municipal infrastructure, or public works projects ProjectManagement: Proven experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, financial performance, and multidisciplinary teams ClientManagement: Strong experience serving as a primary client contact and maintaining trusted client relationships ProjectControls: Working knowledge of ETCs, labor budgets, cost codes, EWAs, DLM, WIP, AR, billing coordination, and project financial performance

Software: Proficiency with Deltek VantagePoint, Smartsheet, or similar project management and financial platforms Communication: Strong client-facing communication, negotiation, presentation, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills Leadership: Ability to drive accountability, assign work clearly, mentor staff, and maintain team productivity Transportation: Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Travel: Willingness to travel periodically for client meetings, business development, presentations, and project site visits PreferredQualifications

Licensure: Florida PE license or out-of-state PE with active Florida reciprocity application ProjectScale: Experience managing projects with $2M+ in project value or significant design fee responsibilityPMTrack: PM certification, PMP certification, or demonstrated formal project management training MarketExpertise: Water treatment, wastewater treatment, pipeline, lift station, utility infrastructure, public works, or municipal engineering experience AlternativeDelivery: Experience with Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, or Public-Private Partnership delivery methods Financial

Tools: Proficiency in Power BI or similar financial reporting and project performance tools ClientRelationships: Existing relationships within the Florida municipal water/wastewater or utilities market LeadershipGrowth: Interest in growing toward Program Manager-level responsibility within a structured leadership path Performance Metrics Schedule & Delivery: Adherence to project schedules, milestones, client requirements, and technical deliverables FinancialPerformance: Achievement of labor budgets, project margins, and As-Sold Direct Labor Multiplier (DLM) goals ClientSatisfaction: Strong client feedback, repeat work, and long-term account growth Quality: Zero preventable errors and omissions TeamPerformance: Strong team productivity, engagement, retention, and development of future project managers Operational

Discipline: Accurate weekly reporting, timely WBR inputs, closed action items, and clean project documentation RevenueProtection: Timely identification of scope creep, EWAs, ETCs, WIP, AR, and collections support About 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. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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