Project Manager Engineering (Water/Wastewater)

MSA Professional Services; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 88,871 - 142,192; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid life & disability insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

17+ days PTO and 8 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to manage municipal projects within the Water/Wastewater sector. This full-time position is open to candidates based in any of its Midwest office locations. Key responsibilities include project planning, client relationship management, and oversight of technical work. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly with Water/Wastewater projects. The organization offers a hybrid work schedule and extensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required.
• 5+ years of prior experience with Water/Wastewater projects required.
• Project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Project management including project planning, scoping, budgeting and QA/QC.
• Client relationship management and business development.
• Oversight of plans, details, specifications, and bidding documents.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Job description

Location

Anywhere in a commutable distance to an MSA office location in WI, MN, IA, or IL.

Job Type

Full‑Time | Salaried | Hybrid Eligible | Flex Time Eligible

Job Overview

MSA continues to expand as leaders in the Water/Wastewater space, and we are looking for another Project Manager! This position can be based out of any of our Midwest office locations (WI, MN, IA, IL), and will primarily manage municipal projects in the public sector. As a Project Manager, you will serve as a client liaison, mentor staff, and have oversight on technical work, budgets, scopes, and more. MSA supports Water/Wastewater projects through planning, design, construction, and operations. MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a multidisciplinary network of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play.

Responsibilities

• Project management including project planning, scoping, budgeting and QA/QC
• Client relationship management and business development
• Assist with mentoring emerging engineering staff
• Oversight of plans, details, specifications, and bidding documents
• Assistance with project funding packages with assistance from funding staff
• Provide project updates at public forums

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required
• Experience with client interaction including council/board meetings required
• 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

Why MSA

• 100% employee-owned firm with 100+ years of community impact
• Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
• Flexible work–life integration
• Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
• Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
• Included on the “ENR Top 500 Design Firms” for over 27 straight years

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $88,871–$142,192 (commensurate with experience)
• Flex Time ( Remove for Hourly ): Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future
• ESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
• 17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Short‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
• Company‑paid life & disability insurance
• Full eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring process

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.

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