Civil Engineering Senior Project Manager

trilongroup; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham in Sheboygan, WI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead civil engineering municipal infrastructure projects and ensure client satisfaction.

As the primary client contact, you will develop proposals, manage contracts and coordinate cross-discipline teams, while overseeing delivery, timelines, and budget. The role emphasizes business development and strong communication within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil engineering experience focused on municipal infrastructure.
• PE license required.
• Experience with consulting firms or municipalities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to contact for clients ensuring needs are met with precision and professionalism.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships and deliver proposals, contracts and presentations.
• Oversee projects to ensure success.
• Coordinate projects, resolving scheduling, staffing or quality issues.
• Lead project teams including staff and subconsultants.
• Invoice clients and provide explanations for billed items; follow up on accounts.
• Maintain client confidentiality and filing standards.
• Perform root cause analysis for project write-offs and ensure quality control.
• Communicate technical concepts to clients and team members.
• Prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Work across multiple disciplines to cross-market services.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Are you a results-driven Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager to ensure our projects are successful.

What’s in it for you?

You will provide essential technical guidance and administrative services while facilitating efficient, profitable and timely project execution. As the primary contact for our clients, you’ll play a key role in business development, from proposal preparation and presentations to maintaining client relationships and supporting public relations efforts.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our Sheboygan, WI office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

Go beyond the job ad:

Uncover projects that ignite your passion. Municipal Engineering - Fehr Graham.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be the go-to contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met with precision and professionalism. You’ll cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and prepare and deliver proposals, contracts and presentations. You’ll also:

• Oversee projects so they are successful.
• Coordinate projects, resolving any scheduling, staffing or quality issues.
• Lead project teams, including staff and subconsultants, to deliver results.
• Invoice clients, provide explanations for billed items and follow up on accounts.
• Maintain client confidentiality and follow company standards for online filing and documentation.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis for project write-offs and ensure quality control for assigned projects.
• Communicate technical concepts and ideas to clients and team members.
• Prioritize tasks and follow tight deadlines.
• Work across multiple disciplines to cross-market services.

What it takes

• 15+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on municipal infrastructure
• Background working with a consulting firm or municipality
• Proven experience in business development, client management, or winning work
• Strong understanding of municipal systems (water, wastewater, stormwater, roadways)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to operate independently and drive growth

What you’ll get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.