Client Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401K with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mead & Hunt is seeking a Client Project Manager for our Food & Beverage group, preferably in the Champaign, IL office, with frequent travel to Champaign. The role focuses on building client relationships, managing projects, and guiding technical teams.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, at least five years of relevant experience, and experience in Food & Beverage packaging environments. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance and advice for less experienced technical staff.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Mentorship

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or similar related field

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 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 decisionmaking 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.