What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Project Manager position at Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental?
Department: Engineering
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 / year
Are you a results-driven Engineer (preferably civil) looking for a new challenge? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated and experienced 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 get
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally 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/life/disability insurance.
- 401K profit-sharing plan.
- Paid time off.
- An awesome work environment.
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.
What you'll do
Business Development & Client Growth (Primary Focus)
- Develop and expand relationships with municipalities, local agencies, and public/private sector clients
- Identify and pursue new project opportunities
- Lead proposal development, presentations, and client meetings
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of municipal work
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and position the firm for long-term partnerships
- Manage the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects
- Oversee scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful delivery
- Coordinate internal teams across disciplines
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure compliance with permitting and regulatory requirements
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
- Support strategic growth initiatives in the municipal market
- Contribute to revenue growth through project delivery and new client acquisition
- 10 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 (or ability to obtain)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to operate independently and drive growth
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000