Project Manager - Municipal

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

Mission

Your mission as a Project Manager at Fehr Graham is to set industry benchmarks in efficiency, profitability, and technical excellence while delivering projects that exceed our clients’ expectations.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As the primary point of contact for projects, you’ll cultivate and grow relationships with our clients and with your coworkers. From initial discussions to final presentations, your role is pivotal in business development and client satisfaction. You’ll be leaned on for technical guidance and administrative services, ensuring each project runs well. You’ll also oversee staffing and scheduling, resolving any hiccups along the way. Your goal will be to ensure every project shines in quality, stays on track and adheres to the budget.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our Champaign, IL office. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service.

What you’ll do

As a Project Manager, you’ll oversee diverse projects, ensuring each one is managed with precision and expertise. You’ll review the quality of work executed by junior staff and guide engineers and CAD technicians in their technical designs. You’ll also:

• Share staff and resources across multiple offices for project execution.
• Champion the art of leading projects, meeting schedule and budget by using the best combination of in‑house staff and subconsultants.
• Serve as the face of the firm for client interactions, preparing and presenting statements of qualifications, price proposals and contracts.
• Drive significant business development, actively seeking out business opportunities and building relationships with prospects and clients.
• Take charge of client invoicing, including following up on accounts and providing explanations for billed items.
• Address any project write‑offs by analyzing causes and creating strategies to prevent future occurrences.
• Uphold the firm’s quality control program standards, applying them diligently to assigned projects and client work.

What it takes

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar degree with appropriate experience. You should have 10 years of experience in project management and engineering design, and you should be a licensed Professional Engineer. Ideally, you’ll also:

• Navigate state and federal policies and procedures with ease.
• Have proven business development and client relationship management skills.
• Be a smart worker and a team player.
• Be well acquainted with structural components, construction methods, materials and code requirements.
• Be able to evaluate hydrogeologic data to investigate and determine the hydrogeological setting.
• Develop design and construction plans with an eye for detail.
• Speak and write well.
• Have strong analytical and organizational skills.

What you’ll get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, founded 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 / life / disability insurance.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

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