Senior Project Manager - Municipal Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

An awesome work environment.

Job summary

Fehr Graham in Champaign, IL, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for civil/municipal projects. You will lead project teams, interface with clients, and drive contract scope from pre-proposal to delivery. The role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and growth within a collaborative Midwest firm.

The position requires a Civil/Engineering degree, 10+ years of PM experience, and PE licensure. Expect a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with relevant experience.
• 10+ years of Project Management experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for municipal projects and manage client deliverables.
• Lead QA/QC for junior staff and guide CAD technicians in design.
• Allocate staff across multiple offices and manage resources.
• Drive projects to on-time, on-budget completion and foster client relationships.
• Develop statements of qualifications, proposals, and contracts reflecting excellence.
• Oversee invoicing and accounts receivable with clear item explanations.
• Implement Quality Control aligned with projects and clients.
• Identify and pursue new projects and business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Quality assurance

CAD guidance

Engineering software

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Business development

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Engineering software

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Municipal Engineering

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Champaign, IL

Reporting To: Josh Harken

Compensation: $145,000 - $165,000 / year

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.

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What you’ll do

• 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:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

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.