Project Manager - Municipal

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/life/disability insurance

401(K) profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

A Midwest engineering firm is seeking a motivated Project Manager in Freeport, Illinois. The role involves overseeing municipal projects, serving as the primary client contact, and ensuring project success. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of project management experience, ideally with an active Illinois Engineering license. Benefits include competitive salary, medical insurance, 401(K), and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in municipal project management.
• Active Illinois Professional Engineering license is ideal.
• Experience in the consulting industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client needs are met with precision and professionalism.
• Oversee and coordinate projects, resolving issues.
• Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Team-player attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Illinois Professional Engineering license

Job description

Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 / year

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Freeport, IL

Job Overview

Are you a results‑driven Project Manager looking for a new challenge? Fehr Graham, a fast‑growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is seeking a motivated and experienced project manager in the engineering field to ensure our projects are successful.

What’s in it for you?

As a Project Manager, you’ll provide essential technical guidance and administrative services while facilitating efficient, profitable, and timely project execution. As the primary contact for our clients, you’ll play a key role in business development, from proposal preparation and presentations to maintaining client relationships and supporting public relations efforts.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our Freeport, Illinois, office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work‑life balance, including a healthy dose of fun, team‑building activities and office outings after work. An engaged team is a successful one.

Core responsibilities

As the main client contact, you’ll ensure their needs are met with precision and professionalism, cultivate strong relationships, and prepare and deliver proposals, design plans, project specifications, and presentations. You’ll also:

• Oversee projects so they are successful.
• Coordinate projects, resolving any scheduling, staffing or quality issues.
• Lead project teams, including staff and sub‑consultants, to deliver results.
• Project cost estimating.
• Support construction staff with field changes and clarifications.
• Assist with proposal development, scope definition, and budget planning.
• Coordinate permitting with regulatory agencies and navigate local/state requirements.
• Represent and support the team at board/council meetings (1–2/month, varies).
• Provide invoicing explanations for billed items and follow up on accounts.
• Maintain client confidentiality and follow company standards for correspondence and documentation.
• Perform root‑cause analysis for project write‑offs and ensure quality control for assigned projects.
• Communicate technical concepts and ideas to clients and team members.
• Prioritize tasks and follow tight deadlines.
• Work across multiple disciplines to cross‑market services.

Qualifications

Ideally you’ll have a bachelor’s degree with five to seven years of experience in municipal project management and an active Illinois Professional Engineering license.

Also desirable:

• Experience in the consulting industry.
• Certification in Project Management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Team‑player attitude.

Benefits

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our firm. In addition to a competitive salary, we also provide:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit 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.