Project Manager - Municipal

About the role

Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm seeking a Project Manager in the civil/municipal engineering field. The ideal candidate will provide essential technical guidance and administrative services while facilitating efficient, profitable, and timely project execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential technical guidance and administrative services while facilitating efficient, profitable, and timely project execution.
• Play a key role in business development, from proposal preparation and presentations to maintaining client relationships and supporting public relations efforts.
• Oversee projects so they are successful.
• Cookordination projects, resolving any scheduling, staffing or quality issues.
• Lead project teams, including staff and subconsultants, to deliver results.
• Supporting construction staff with field changes and clarifications.
• Aid in proposal development, scope definition, and budget planning.
• Cookordinate permitting with regulatory agencies and navigate local/state requirements.
• Represent and support the team at board/council meetings (1-2/month, varies).
• Provide invoicing explanations for billed items and follow up on accounts.
• Maintain client confidentiality and follow company standards for correspondence and documentation.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis for project write-offs and ensure quality control for assigned projects.
• Communicate technical concepts and ideas to clients and team members.
• Prioritize tasks and follow tight deadlines.
• Work across multiple disciplines to cross-market services.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of experience in municipal project management.
• An active Illinois Professional Engineering license.
• Experience in the consulting industry.
• A strong background in Project Management.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• A team player.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of local and state regulations.

Skills

• Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince2, etc.)
• Strong understanding of civil/municipal engineering principles.
• Experience with project management software (Primavera, MS Project, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401K profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

Pay

$100,000 - $125,000 / year

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional travel to client sites.

Benefits

• 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.