Senior Municipal Project Manager | Lead Client-Focused Engineering

Mannik Smith Group; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Fehr Graham is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Municipal Engineering in East Peoria, IL. The role leads municipal projects, coordinating engineers and scientists to ensure excellence from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Engineering degree, 10+ years of PM experience, and a PE license. Expect professional growth, client interaction from pre-proposal to presentation, and a collaborative, people-first work culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 10 years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for municipal projects and lead project teams.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts for junior staff and CAD techs.
• Allocate staff across multiple offices to balance workload.
• Lead projects to meet schedule and budget using internal and external resources.
• Cultivate client relationships and prepare proposals, qualifications, and contracts.
• Manage invoicing and accounts receivable with clear billing explanations.
• Execute Quality Control program aligned with projects and clients.
• Pursue new projects and identify business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Team leadership

Budget control

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Fehr Graham is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Municipal Engineering in East Peoria, IL. The role leads municipal projects, coordinating engineers and scientists to ensure excellence from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Engineering degree, 10+ years of PM experience, and a PE license. Expect professional growth, client interaction from pre-proposal to presentation, and a collaborative, people-first work culture.