You know how to lead people, build client trust and keep projects moving in the right direction. Now bring that experience to Fehr Graham and help guide our NEW Schaumburg office.

This is not a role that is only about managing people or projects. You’ll lead the branch, stay close to clients, manage projects and help identify where Fehr Graham can grow. You’ll work with our Business Unit Leaders, President and other leaders across the firm to turn strategy into action.

What’s in it for you?
This is an opportunity to put your judgment, relationships and leadership experience to work across the business. You’ll have a direct hand in how the Schaumburg office performs, how our people develop and how clients experience working with Fehr Graham.

You’ll have room to build relationships, pursue the right opportunities, mentor staff and help teams deliver work that meets client expectations and our standards.

Where you’ll work
This position is based in our Schaumburg, Illinois, office. At Fehr Graham, relationships matter - with our clients and with each other. We work hard, support one another and make room for some fun along the way. “Have Fun” is one of our Core Values, and you’ll see that in everything from team celebrations to office outings. We also want our people to keep growing. You’ll join a team that values professional development, collaboration and the opportunity to make an impact.

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What you’ll do
You’ll lead the Schaumburg office with responsibility for people, clients, projects and business performance. You’ll:

Oversee day-to-day branch operations and support the people who work in Schaumburg.
Work with other managers, senior leaders and marketing to identify market and client opportunities and develop business development strategies.
Build trusted relationships with clients and prospective clients, including key decision-makers and influencers.
Manage projects from contract through completion, keeping scope, schedule, budget and invoicing on track.
Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications and fee proposals.
Understand client needs, help solve complex problems and identify ways Fehr Graham can add value.
Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate resources across the firm to meet client needs.
Monitor branch and project performance, including net revenue, profitability and write-offs.
Communicate technical and business issues clearly with clients and colleagues.
Stay current on market, client and technology trends and share relevant information with the team.
Represent Fehr Graham at client meetings, presentations, community events and industry events.
Recruit, coach, mentor and develop staff.

What it takes
You’ll be a strong fit if you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and at least eight years of experience in staff supervision, client relations, business development or project management. You’ll also bring:

Experience in the consulting industry.
A track record of successfully managing projects and people.
Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships.
A strong understanding of federal, state and local regulations related to engineering projects.
The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly with clients and coworkers.
A genuine interest in coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
A professional license in your discipline is preferred.

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/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.

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.

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