Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

trilongroup; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Project Manager to lead wastewater projects, guiding project teams, managing budgets and schedules, and delivering compliant, high‑quality engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes client relationships, business development, and collaboration with staff and sub‑consultants to ensure on‑time, on‑budget project completion.

Ideal candidate has PE license, 8+ years of engineering experience including 2+ years in project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in Project Management.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience with wastewater processes, biosolids, and anaerobic digestion.
• Strong communication and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead wastewater solutions projects from design to completion.
• Resolve scheduling, staffing and quality issues to meet budgets.
• Design and develop wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and reports for municipal/industrial projects.
• Engage in business development and maintain client relationships.
• Provide quality control and lead project teams and sub-consultants.
• Prepare contracts, statements of qualifications, and proposals.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team player

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Are you ready to lead innovative wastewater projects? Fehr Graham is looking for a Project Manager to lead our wastewater projects. In this role, you’ll use firm and external resources to provide technical guidance and services. Your mission is to ensure efficient, profitable and timely project execution.

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Project Manager, you’ll help guide project teams in technical guidance, maintain client relationships and contribute to business growth. You’ll also understand and uphold the importance of client confidentiality, ensuring the trust and privacy of our clients are prioritized.

Where you’ll work: This position is located at our Cedar Rapids, IA 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. 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 Project Manager, you’ll lead and manage wastewater solutions projects. You’ll also resolve scheduling, staffing and quality issues to deliver results on time and within budget. You’ll also:

• Design and develop wastewater treatment systems, collection systems, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports for municipal and industrial wastewater projects.
• Perform hydraulic modeling, process design, and system optimization.
• Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery.
• Support and guide projects involving biosolids management strategies, including anaerobic digestion processes, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices.
• Engage in business development with clients in existing and new markets.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Effectively communicate ideas and technical concepts to co‑workers and with clients on sensitive and complex matters.
• Lead projects utilizing staff and sub‑consultant resources to successful completion of projects on schedule and on budget.
• Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications, price proposals, and contracts.
• Provide quality control for assigned projects and clients.
• Work on complex projects.
• Prepare documents and reports.
• Perform work that involves non‑conventional planning.

What it takes

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field with appropriate experience. You should have 8 years of experience in engineering with 2+ years of Project Management experience. You should be a licensed Professional Engineer. Ideally, you’ll also:

• Navigate Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations with ease.
• Have proven client relationship management skills.
• Be a smart worker and a team player.
• Be well‑acquainted with wastewater processes, methods, and state and federal requirements, including biosolids treatment and anaerobic digestion systems.
• Use engineering software.
• 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 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, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Profit‑sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment