Lead Project Manager, Water & Wastewater (Hybrid, ESOP)

MSA Professional Services, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock shares

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO (17+ days) + holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Short-term incentive program

Job summary

MSA Professional Services, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipal, public-sector, industrial and private clients.

You will manage scope, schedule and budget, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, build client trust, and drive projects from planning through construction. Strong communication and leadership are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering.
• Experience with client interaction including council/board meetings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred.
• Project management experience required.
• 5+ years of prior experience with Water/Wastewater projects required.
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipal, public-sector, industrial, and private-sector clients
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout the project
• Own project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and bring together the technical expertise needed to successfully deliver each project
• Develop project plans, scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing strategies, and project delivery approaches
• Keep projects moving by identifying issues, making decisions, coordinating resources, and driving follow-through
• Manage project financial performance and proactively address scope, budget, and schedule challenges
• Provide oversight and direction for plans, specifications, technical documents, bidding, and construction-phase services
• Partner with technical leaders and QA/QC staff to deliver high-quality work
• Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and expectations clearly with clients and internal teams
• Mentor and support the development of emerging project managers, engineers, and other team members
• Support project funding and permitting efforts in collaboration with MSA’s funding, regulatory, and technical specialists
• Participate in client meetings, public meetings, council and board presentations, and other project communications as appropriate
• Identify opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients and develop new business

Skills

Project management experience

Client interaction

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred

Job description

MSA Professional Services, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipal, public-sector, industrial and private clients.

You will manage scope, schedule and budget, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, build client trust, and drive projects from planning through construction. Strong communication and leadership are essential to success in this role.