Senior Project Manager — Municipal Engineering

Job overview

The Senior Project Manager — Municipal Engineering role is based onsite in Rockford, IL, with a stated salary range of $140,000–$160,000 per year. The position supports municipal engineering projects at Fehr Graham, a Midwest engineering and environmental firm. The project manager guides technical and administrative execution, leads project teams, and serves as a primary client contact. The role contributes to successful, timely, and profitable projects through coordination, quality control, client relationships, and business development support.

What you'll do

• Oversee projects
• coordinate schedules, staffing, and quality
• lead staff and subconsultants
• prepare and deliver proposals, contracts, and presentations
• maintain client relationships
• invoice clients and follow up on accounts
• maintain confidential documentation
• perform root cause analysis for project write-offs
• ensure quality control
• communicate technical concepts
• prioritize deadlines
• cross-market services across disciplines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior project manager

municipal engineering

project delivery

client relationships

rockford il

fehr graham

project teams

quality control

business development

$140k–$160k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• profit-sharing bonus plan
• paid time off.

Why this role

The posting ideally seeks a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of municipal project management experience; project management certification and a professional license are also listed as ideal qualifications.

About the employer

Fehr Graham is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.