Municipal Project Manager: Lead Projects & Client Delivery

trilongroup; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Life / Disability Insurance

401(k) profit‑sharing plan

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham seeks a Project Manager to lead and deliver complex civil engineering projects from its Champaign, IL office. You’ll oversee teams, manage scope and budget, and serve as the primary client liaison while guiding engineers and CAD staff.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in PM and engineering design, with a Civil Engineering degree and PE licensure; strong BD and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field with relevant experience.
• 10 years of experience in project management and engineering design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Oversee diverse projects with precision and expertise.
• Review quality of work by junior staff and guide engineers and CAD technicians.
• Share staff and resources across multiple offices for project execution.
• Lead projects to meet schedule and budget using in‑house staff and subconsultants.
• Serve as the client-facing face and prepare statements of qualifications, price proposals and contracts.
• Drive business development and build relationships with prospects and clients.
• Take charge of client invoicing and explain billed items.
• Analyze project write‑offs to identify causes and prevent recurrence.
• Uphold the firm’s quality control standards on all projects.

Skills

Staff leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Team player

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Fehr Graham seeks a Project Manager to lead and deliver complex civil engineering projects from its Champaign, IL office. You’ll oversee teams, manage scope and budget, and serve as the primary client liaison while guiding engineers and CAD staff.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in PM and engineering design, with a Civil Engineering degree and PE licensure; strong BD and communication skills are essential for success.