Project Manager - Municipal

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, life, and disability insurance

401(k) profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Project Manager in Champaign, IL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and a commitment to excellence in project delivery. Responsibilities include cultivating client relationships, managing project execution, and ensuring quality standards.

Join a company that prioritizes work-life balance, offers competitive compensation between $110,000 and $140,000, and provides a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience.
• Familiar with state and federal policies.
• Detail-oriented in design and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee diverse projects ensuring precision and expertise.
• Prepare and present statements of qualifications and proposals.
• Drive significant business development and client relationships.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Champaign, IL

Overview

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 to keep every project on track, within budget, and of the highest quality.
You’ll collaborate effectively with the team while upholding client confidentiality. This role requires a commitment to our team’s growth and success, demonstrated by signing a non‑compete agreement with our firm.

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, and we also value work‑life balance and a healthy dose of fun. Our Core Values emphasize celebration of milestones, friendly team‑building activities, and supportive growth for all staff.

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, guide engineers and CAD technicians in technical designs, and:

• 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 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 field with appropriate experience and a minimum of 10 years of project management and engineering design experience. You should be a licensed Professional Engineer. Additionally, you should:

• 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, which has been dedicated to people-first values since 1973. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.