Project Manager - Municipal

Trilon Group•Aurora, IL

2d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a results-driven Municipal Project Manager looking for a new challenge? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated and experienced Project Manager in engineering or environmental engineering to ensure our projects are successful. What’s in it for you? As a Municipal Project Manager, you’ll provide essential technical guidance and administrative services while facilitating efficient, profitable and timely project execution. As the primary contact for our clients, you’ll play a key role in business development, from proposal preparation and presentations to maintaining client relationships and supporting public relations efforts. Where you’ll work The position is based in our Aurora, IL, 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 after work. 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 ad: Uncover projects that ignite your passion. Municipal Engineering - Fehr Graham What you’ll do As a Municipal Project Manager, you’ll lead the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure projects that serve communities. You’ll take ownership of projects while working closely with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to ensure successful outcomes. You’ll also:

Requirements

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
You should bring six (6) to ten (10) years of experience in municipal engineering and project management, ideally in a consulting environment.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, or the ability to obtain licensure within the first year of employment.
Demonstrate strong project management and organizational skills.
Speak and write well with clients, stakeholders and internal teams.
Show ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Have experience preparing proposals and supporting client presentations.
Be motivated to grow professionally and take on larger projects and leadership responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

Manage the design and execution of municipal infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, roadway and side development work.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, meeting scope, schedules and budgets.
Serve as the day-to-day client contact.
Build trust and maintain strong relationships with municipal leaders and staff.
Prepare proposals, cost estimates, reports and technical documentation.
Oversee permitting, regulatory coordination and quality assurance reviews.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
Support business development by identifying opportunities with current and prospective municipal clients.