Senior Project Manager - Municipal Engineering

Experience Champaign Urbana

Champaign (IL)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

Profit-sharing bonus

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham, a Midwest engineering and environmental firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead municipal projects in Illinois from start to finish.

You will drive client relations, manage cross-office teams, oversee proposals and contracts, and ensure invoicing and quality control while delivering on time and on budget.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required or must be obtained.
10 years of Project Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for municipal projects and demonstrate strong project management skills.
Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts for junior staff and CAD technicians.
Allocate staff and resources across multiple offices.
Lead projects to completion on schedule and on budget with guidance from sub-consultants as needed.
Cultivate client relationships through meaningful interactions and communications.
Prepare statements of qualifications, proposals, and contracts reflecting commitment to excellence.
Manage invoicing and follow up on accounts receivable with clear explanations for billed items.
Execute Quality Control programs aligned with projects and clients.
Seek new projects and business opportunities for the firm.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client relationships

Team player

Engineering software

Communication

Analytical skills

Construction methods

Attention to detail

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Are you a seasoned Senior Project Manager ready to take your career to new heights? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a dynamic person to lead our municipal projects, ensuring excellence from start to finish.

We’re looking for someone who wants to drive the successful completion of client projects, leveraging internal and external resources.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll take the lead in client interactions, from pre-proposal contracts to proposal preparation and presentations. You’ll help 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

The position is based in our East Peoria, Illinois, 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.

Go beyond the job description: Uncover projects that ignite your passion. Civil Engineering – Fehr Graham

What you’ll do

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll have a proven track record in work, you’ll work with fellow engineers, environmental scientists, and others. You’ll also:

Provide oversight for projects, showcasing your project management skills.

Ensure work quality by leading quality assurance and quality control efforts for junior staff, offering support to engineers and guiding CAD techs in technical design.

Allocate staff and resources across multiple offices.

Lead projects, ensuring they dance to the tune of success – on schedule and on budget using our talented staff and trusted sub-consultants.

Cultivate client relationships through meaningful contacts.

Craft compelling statements of qualifications, proposals, and contracts that reflect our commitment to excellence.

Manage and follow up on invoicing by providing clear explanations for billed items, and follow up on accounts receivable.

Execute our Quality Control program, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with assigned projects and clients.

Seek new projects and bring business opportunities to the firm.

What it takes

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil or Engineering or a similar degree with appropriate experience. You should have 10 years of experience in Project Management. You should also be a licensed professional engineer. Ideally, you’ll also:

Have proven business development and client relationship management skills.

Be a smart worker and a team player.

Be well acquainted with components, construction methods, materials and code requirements.

Develop design and construction plans with an eye for detail.

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: