Project Manager - Municipal

Ymfphilly; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401K retirement plan

Medical/life/disability insurance

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Fehr Graham seeks a Municipal Project Manager to lead transportation projects in southern Wisconsin from concept to construction. You will guide clients and internal teams, manage road, intersection and streetscape improvements, and ensure high-quality infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 7–10 years in municipal/transportation engineering and a Wisconsin PE license (or able to obtain within six months).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of municipal or transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with roadway design (urban and rural) and WisDOT procedures.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; balance client management with project execution.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal transportation projects, including roadway reconstruction and traffic improvements.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and designs aligned with client expectations and funding requirements.
• 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.
• Represent Fehr Graham at public meetings and client presentations.
• Oversee construction administration and maintain relationships with contractors.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Mentoring engineers

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license (Wisconsin)

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, Wisconsinoffice. 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.

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:

• Salary: $100,000 - $140,000
• Additional compensation available through sign on bonus, discretionary bonus, profit share.
• 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.