What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Stormwater position at CPH?
Department: Civil/Municipal
Location: Tampa, FL
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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 Stormwater-focused Project Manager who’s ready to take ownership of meaningful projects and play a key role in shaping communities across Florida.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex drainage and water quality challenges. You will serve as a technical leader in stormwater design across a wide range of land development projects, guiding projects from concept through permitting and construction while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
💥Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus!💥
What You'll Do:
- Lead the stormwater design and permitting efforts for land development projects including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
- Design and oversee stormwater management systems including detention/retention ponds, conveyance systems, water quality treatment, and flood control solutions.
- Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, drainage studies, and watershed modeling.
- Navigate local, state, and federal stormwater regulations, including permitting requirements (ERP, NPDES, etc.).
- Collaborate with civil design teams to integrate grading, utilities, and stormwater systems into cohesive site designs.
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for stormwater across multiple projects.
- Prepare and review drainage reports, calculations, and technical documentation for agency submittals.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and municipalities to support permitting and approvals.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources related to stormwater scope.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development within the team.
- Identify project risks and develop innovative, cost-effective stormwater solutions
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- 8–15 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on stormwater and drainage design for land development projects.
- Proven experience leading stormwater permitting and design efforts.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain quickly.
- Expertise in hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) and stormwater system design.
- Strong working knowledge of stormwater regulations and permitting processes.
- Experience with modeling software such as ICP RAS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ICPR, or similar tools.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for drainage and site design integration.
- Familiarity with water quality treatment design and BMPs (Best Management Practices).
- 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.
- 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.