Client Project Manager

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

401K plan with generous match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A national engineering firm is seeking a Client Project Manager for its packaging department in Champaign, IL. The role involves managing client relationships, coordinating project execution, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor's degree and possess extensive experience in the Food & Beverage industry. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaborative skills are essential. The position offers a salary range of $110,000 - $150,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in Food & Beverage industry preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing/retail packaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through site visits.
• Manage existing client projects and execute efficiently.
• Mentor less experienced technical staff.
• Market work within assigned industry for opportunities.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Technical guidance

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Mead & Hunt is a national, full-service architectural, engineering, and construction firm with a legacy of delivering innovative solutions for over a century. What sets us apart isn’t just our technical expertise—it’s how we do what we do. Serving a wide range of markets across the U.S., we bring creativity, collaboration, and purpose to every project we take on.

We’re grounded in a people-first culture that drives everything we do. We believe in doing what’s right, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where flexibility, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. As an employee‑owned company, we invest in our team members and empower them to shape their careers and make a lasting impact.

Mead & Hunt’s Food & Beverage group is pleased to share an opportunity for a Client Project Manager within our packaging department. The preferred location for this role is our Champaign, IL office; however, qualified candidates near other office locations will be considered, with the expectation of frequent travel to Champaign.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular site visits, meetings, and strategic engagement.
• Manage existing clients related to obtaining and executing projects.
• Understand client organization, capital portfolio, and approval processes to better influence project development.
• Collect and share client feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Proactively assess client needs and resolve issues related to cost, quality, schedule, or resources.
• Project management, coordination and liaison for project work obtained.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance and advice for less experienced technical staff.
• Maintain familiarity with technical requirements and regulations affecting the assigned industry and other potential consulting opportunities.
• Market work within the assigned industry and recognize potential opportunities in the
• company’s other business lines.
• Maintain contact with current clients and pursue potential new clients within the assigned industry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel:

• Some travel will be required.
  • For candidates near Champaign, IL office, travel is expected to be approximately 50%.
  • For candidates residing outside of the Champaign area, travel is expected to be approximately 75%.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or similar related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience required.
• Experience working for a Food & Beverage company and experience working in a manufacturing/retail packaging facility is preferred.

Ideal candidates will have any/all of the following:

• Professional presence and confidence when interacting with clients, internal leadership, and external partners.
• Sufficient technical depth to credibly engage with clients, understand project requirements, and guide technical teams.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in environments with changing schedules, deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to analyze information, define problems, evaluate data, and draw sound conclusions.
• Strong collaborative skills to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Professional judgment and decision‑making skills when resolving project or client challenges.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies as they are implemented.

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self‑motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H‑1B, etc.) for this position

Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.