Senior Project Manager – Wastewater

Trilon Group

Senior Project Manager at Fehr Graham overseeing wastewater projects and technical services. Foster client relationships and ensure quality project delivery within timelines and budget.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRockford • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Management and client relationship management, with a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and wastewater processes. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure quality control, and navigate regulatory requirements effectively.

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Project ManagementLicensed Professional EngineerBusiness DevelopmentWastewater ProcessesQuality Control

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisQuality AssuranceEngineering SoftwareTechnical Guidance

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementCommunicationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Player

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer

Industry Keywords

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency RegulationsWastewater ProcessesState and Federal Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the key client contact and coordinate firm efforts to deliver results.
Draw from firm and external resources to provide technical guidance and services and play an important role in business development.
Resolve scheduling, staffing and quality issues to deliver results on time and within budget.
Develop business with clients and add markets.
Build and maintain client relationships.
Communicate ideas and technical concepts to coworkers and clients.
Invoice clients accurately and follow up on accounts receivable.
Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications and proposals.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis for project write-offs.
Ensure quality control for assigned projects and clients.
Manage complex projects.
Prepare documents and reports.
Ensure work quality by leading junior staff through quality assurance and quality control efforts, offering support to structural engineers and guiding CAD techs in technical design.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a similar degree with appropriate experience.
You should have 10 years of experience in Project Management.
You should be a licensed Professional Engineer.
Ideally, you’ll also:
- Navigate Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations with ease.
- Have proven business development and 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/life/disability insurance.
401K profit-sharing plan.
Paid time off.
An awesome work environment.