Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering
Department: WaterWastewater Employment Type: Full Time Location: Aurora, IL Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
Description Are you ready to lead innovative wastewater projects? Fehr Graham is looking for a Project Manager to lead our wastewater projects. In this role, youll use firm and external resources to provide technical guidance and services. Your mission is to ensure efficient, profitable, and timely project execution.
Whats in it for you? We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Project Manager, youll help guide project teams in technical guidance, maintain client relationships, and contribute to business growth. Youll also understand and uphold the importance of client confidentiality, ensuring the trust and privacy of our clients are prioritized.
Where youll work This position is located at our Aurora, Illinois office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. Its even part of our Core Values. We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings. 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 others personal and professional growth.
GO BEYOND THE JOB AD Ignite your passion and learn more about Wastewater Engineering at Fehr Graham.
As a Project Manager, youll lead and manage wastewater solutions projects. Youll also resolve scheduling, staffing, and quality issues to deliver results on time and within budget. Youll 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.
Business Development with clients in existing and new markets. Builds and maintains client relationships. Effectively communicates ideas and technical concepts to co-workers and with clients on sensitive and complex matters. Leads projects utilizing staff and sub-consultant resources to successful completion of projects on schedule and on budget. Prepares client contract statement of qualifications, priced proposals, and contracts. Quality control for assigned projects and clients. Works on complex projects. Prepares documents and reports. Performs work that involves non-conventional planning.
What it takes Ideally, youll have a bachelors or masters degree in Civil Engineering or a similar degree with appropriate experience. You should have 8 years of experience in engineering with 2 years of Project Management experience. You should be a licensed Professional Engineer. Ideally, youll also navigate Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations with ease. Have proven client relationship management skills. Be a smart worker and a team player. Be well-acquainted with wastewater processes, methods, and state and federal requirements. Use engineering software. Speak and write well. Have strong analytical and organizational skills.
What youll get Youll 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:
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