Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

Trilon Group•Aurora, IL

58d•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fehr Graham is seeking a Project Manager to lead innovative wastewater projects. In this role, you will use firm and external resources to provide technical guidance and services, ensuring efficient, profitable, and timely project execution. This position offers an exciting and engaging work environment with daily challenges and opportunities. You will help guide project teams, maintain client relationships, and contribute to business growth, while upholding client confidentiality. The position is based in our Aurora, Illinois office, where we emphasize work-life balance, fun, team-building activities, and a positive, supportive work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a similar degree with appropriate experience.
8 years of experience in engineering.
2+ years of Project Management experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer.
Navigate Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations with ease.
Proven client relationship management skills.
Smart worker and a team player.
Well-acquainted with wastewater processes, methods, and state and federal requirements, including biosolids treatment and anaerobic digestion systems.
Use engineering software.
Speak and write well.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage wastewater solutions projects.
Resolve scheduling, staffing, and quality issues to deliver results on time and within budget.
Design and develop wastewater treatment systems, collection systems, and related infrastructure.
Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports for municipal and industrial wastewater projects.
Perform hydraulic modeling, process design, and system optimization.
Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery.
Support and guide projects involving biosolids management strategies, including anaerobic digestion processes, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices.
Business Development with clients in existing and new markets.
Build and maintain client relationships.
Effectively communicate ideas and technical concepts to co-workers and clients on sensitive and complex matters.
Lead projects utilizing staff and sub-consultant resources to successful completion of projects on schedule and on budget.
Prepare client contract, statement of qualifications, priced proposals and contracts.
Quality control for assigned projects and clients.
Work on complex projects.
Prepare documents and reports.
Perform work that involves non-conventional planning.