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Project Manager Engineering (Airports)

MSA Professional Services

Champaign (IL)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 116,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading company as a Project Manager Engineering (Airports) in Champaign, IL. You will lead transportation engineering projects at municipal airports, ensuring impactful contributions to the community. This role offers a collaborative culture, innovation opportunities, and the chance to work on diverse projects that challenge and inspire. With a focus on client relations and project management, you will see projects from start to finish, making a significant impact in civil engineering.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Quality Insurance Options

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience with Civil engineering projects required.
  • PE license required.
  • Knowledge of FAA procedures strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain client relationships and assist with developing new clients.
  • Project management, contracting, cost estimates, and client invoicing.
  • Manage construction projects as a resident engineer.

Skills

Civil engineering
Project management
Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

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Are you passionate about aviation projects and thrive in client relations and project management?

MSA has an opportunity for a Project Manager Engineering (Airports) out of our Champaign office . Your role will support transportation engineering projects at municipal airports across IL, WI, IA and MN.

You will have the opportunity to see, and contribute in, projects from start to finish. The various projects you'll be working on make a significant and positive impact on the communities you serve. Join our dynamic team and make a significant impact in the world of civil engineering!

Why MSA?

  • Innovation and Impact: Leverage technology and make a real impact on the built environment.
  • Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued and your growth is nurtured.
  • Employee-Owned: Benefit from our 100% employee-owned ESOP program and share in the success you help create.
  • Diverse Projects: Every day is different with a wide range of projects that challenge and inspire.

Core Values

Commitment to DEIB

MSA seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can feel secure in bringing their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are afforded to all, and in which diversity of perspective leads to an innovative and successful employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities

THE WORK YOU MAY DO

  • Responsible for helping the firm maintain client relationships.
  • Potential to assist with developing new clients.
  • Coordinate meetings with clients, the public, local officials, and contractors
  • Project management, contracting, cost estimates and client invoicing (WI airports / FAA projects preferred)
  • Assist with marketing, proposals, and project interviews
  • Assist with project design, permitting, and technical reports
  • Attend annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference to help with marketing efforts
  • Manage construction projects as a resident engineer

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

  • 6+ years of experience with Civil engineering projects required (aviation strongly preferred or WisDOT Highways)
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required (transportation/aviation focus preferred)
  • PE license required
  • Knowledge of FAA and Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics procedures strongly preferred or willingness to learn
  • Construction oversight management as a project leader / resident engineer strongly preferred
  • Previous experience with project management and client relationships required
  • The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to provide or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

The salary for this position ranges from $88,800 to $115,500 per year commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.

Benefits

Why MSA? We are glad you asked!

  • Better Together: A collaborative environment that values open ideas, diversity, and authenticity. Our diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success in our employee-owned firm.
  • Multi-disciplinary Opportunities: Follow your interests, explore new experiences, and apply your skills where they have the most impact.
  • We've Got Your Back: Enjoy support when you need it and independence when you don't. We are 400+ strong, working as one cohesive team.
  • Passion & Purpose: We're passionate about our work and proud of it! Share inspirations, "geek out," and think big with us.
  • Pay & Perks: Competitive pay and unique perks that make MSA stand out.
  • Communities of Practice: Our think tanks and idea generators—regular collaboration and learning opportunities.
  • Work-Life Integration: Life doesn't stop when work begins. We support your professional and personal balance.
  • Commitment to Learning: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and cutting-edge technology to keep you connected and creative.
  • Community Engagement: Giving back through volunteering, education, STEM outreach, and event participation, backed by corporate sponsorship and donations.

Best-in-Industry Benefits

Eligible employees enjoy:

  • Quality Insurance Options: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Paid Time Off: Minimum of 17 days in the first year for full-time employees
  • Paid Holidays: 8 holidays per year
  • Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional time for birth parents under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave
  • Supplemental Insurance: 100% paid life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% employee-owned, with stock provided at no cost
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan: Generous employer match, immediately 100% vested
  • Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@msa-ps.com

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
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    Project Management and Information Technology
  • Industries
    Civil Engineering

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