About the role

The Senior Project Manager will oversee civil engineering projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently, profitably, and on time. They will serve as the primary client contact, managing relationships, preparing proposals, and leading project teams to deliver high-quality results.

What they look for

Civil engineering Project management Municipal infrastructure Business development Client management Proposal preparation Contract management Technical guidance Root cause analysis Quality control Communication Relationship building Water systems Wastewater systems Stormwater systems Roadway design

Requirements

Candidates must have 15+ years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on municipal infrastructure and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Proven experience in business development and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance 401k retirement plan Profit-sharing bonus plan Paid time off

Full description

Civil Engineering Senior Project Manager

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sheboygan, WI

Reporting To: Matt Dahlem

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

Are you a results-driven Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager to ensure our projects are successful.

What’s in it for you? You will 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 Sheboygan, WI, 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.

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What you’ll do As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be the go-to contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met with precision and professionalism. You’ll cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and prepare and deliver proposals, contracts and presentations. You’ll also:

Oversee projects so they are successful.

Coordinate projects, resolving any scheduling, staffing or quality issues.

Lead project teams, including staff and subconsultants, to deliver results.

Invoice clients, provide explanations for billed items and follow up on accounts.

Maintain client confidentiality and follow company standards for online filing 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.

What it takes

15+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on municipal infrastructure

Background working with a consulting firm or municipality

Proven experience in business development, client management, or winning work

Strong understanding of municipal systems (water, wastewater, stormwater, roadways)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to operate independently and drive growth

What you’ll get You’ll have plenty of opportunities 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.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

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