Project Manager Municipal

CME Associates; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/life/disability insurance

401K profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham is seeking a Municipal Project Manager in Monroe, WI, to lead transportation projects from concept through construction. You will drive scopes, schedules and budgets while coordinating with WisDOT and utility partners.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years in municipal/transportation engineering, a PE license in Wisconsin, and proven leadership and client-management skills for multi-project oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Seven to ten years of municipal or transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin is required or must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal transportation projects from concept to construction.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and designs aligned with client expectations and funding.
• Coordinate with municipal clients, WisDOT, utilities and stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor design engineers and staff to meet QA/QC standards.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates and technical reports to support business development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you a results-driven Project Manager looking for a new challenge? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated and experienced Municipal Project Manager in civil engineering or environmental engineering to ensure our projects are successful.

What’s in it for you?

As a Municipal Project Manager focused on transportation projects, you’ll play a key role in designing, managing and delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that serve communities across southern Wisconsin. You’ll take ownership of roadway, intersection and municipal infrastructure improvements and guide clients and internal teams through every phase, from concept to construction.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our Monroe, Wisconsin, office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

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What You’ll Do

As a Municipal Project Manager, you’ll lead and manage municipal transportation projects, including roadway reconstruction, resurfacing, streetscape and traffic improvement initiatives. You’ll also:

• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and designs aligned with client expectations and funding requirements.
• Coordinate with municipal clients, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), local utilities and other stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor design engineers and technical staff, ensuring deliverables meet quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates and technical reports to support business development and project pursuits.
• Represent Fehr Graham at public meetings, council sessions and client presentations.
• Oversee construction administration tasks and maintain strong relationships with contractors and field personnel.

What It Takes

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. You should bring seven to ten years of experience in municipal or transportation engineering. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin is required or the ability to obtain licensure within the first six months of employment. Ideally, you will also:

• Have experience with roadway design (urban and rural), plan preparation and WisDOT procedures.
• Have strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to balance client management with project execution.
• Be able to manage multiple projects and mentor junior engineers effectively.

What You’ll Get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started 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.
• 401K 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.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.