Project Manager - Municipal

Mannik Smith Group; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; 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 in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Municipal Project Manager to lead the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure projects for communities, with a PE license preferred.

You will coordinate teams, manage budgets and schedules, and engage with clients while growing the firm's municipal practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of municipal engineering and PM experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet scope, schedule and budget.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact and build client relationships.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates and technical documentation.
• Oversee permitting and regulatory coordination and quality reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff.
• Support business development with municipal clients.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Proposal writing

Mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Manager - Municipal

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

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

What’s in it for you?

As a Municipal 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 Schaumburg, IL 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.

What you’ll do

As a Municipal Project Manager, you’ll lead the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure projects that serve communities. You’ll take ownership of projects while working closely with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to ensure successful outcomes. You’ll also:

• Manage the design and execution of municipal infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, roadway and side development work.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, meeting scope, schedules and budgets.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day client contact.
• Build trust and maintain strong relationships with municipal leaders and staff.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, reports and technical documentation.
• Oversee permitting, regulatory coordination and quality assurance reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities with current and prospective municipal clients.

What it takes

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. You should bring eight (8) to twelve (12) years of experience in municipal engineering and project management, ideally in a consulting environment. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, or the ability to obtain licensure within the first year of employment. Ideally, you will also:

• Demonstrate strong project management and organizational skills.
• Speak and write well with clients, stakeholders and internal teams.
• Show ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Have experience preparing proposals and supporting client presentations.
• Be motivated to grow professionally and take on larger projects and leadership responsibilities over time.

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.

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