Project Manager - Transportation

MSA Professional Services, Inc; Beaver Dam (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Manager for Transportation projects. This role offers the chance to lead impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure. You will manage everything from project planning and budgeting to client relations and mentoring junior staff. With a flexible work location, including remote options, this position allows you to contribute significantly while enjoying a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about transportation engineering and thrive in a consulting atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Life and disability insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Short Term Incentive Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mobility/transportation engineering experience required.
• PE license is mandatory, with WI PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects including planning, budgeting, and QA/QC.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory permits.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

MSA has an opportunity for a full time Project Manager - Transportation. The position can be based in any of the following Wisconsin offices: Appleton, Baraboo, Beaver Dam, Kiel, Madison, Marshfield, Milwaukee, Rhinelander, Rice Lake as well as Duluth, MN. The location of this position, including a remote working option, is flexible based upon experience. As part of our team, 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.

Responsibilities

The work you will do

• Project management including project planning, scoping, budgeting and QA/QC
• Client relations including virtual or applicable in person meetings with existing and new clients
• Design of transportation infrastructure projects
• Preparation of details, specifications, and bidding documents
• Preparation of technical reports and regulatory permits for projects
• Review and respond to proposals for projects with assistance from MSA team members
• Assist with mentoring junior staff
• Construction observation

Qualifications

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 10 years of mobility/transportation engineering experience is required
• PE license required (WI PE preferred)
• WisDOT project experience preferred
• Previous client liaison and project management experience or a desire to step into that role is required
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work in a consulting environment
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Who You Are:

• You work well with others. You share ideas and listen with open ears. You can listen to criticism and respectfully disagree with people. You help others succeed.
• You are a strategic thinker. You see the big picture and the details. You help your team see opportunities, focus on goals, and make paths to success.
• You are a confident communicator. You can explain complicated things to people in a way that they can understand.
• You think like an analyst. You know how to dig into problems, ask questions, find information, and help your team make good decisions.

Benefits

Why MSA? We're glad you asked!

• Better Together– A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas and honest opinions.
• Multi-disciplinary Opportunities– We encourage everyone to follow their interests, seek new experiences and apply their skills where they feel most impactful.
• We’ve Got Your Back– Support when you need it, independence when you don’t.
• Passion & Purpose– We’re passionate about what we do and proud of it!
• Pay & Perks– We offer competitive industry pay and a variety of perks.
• Work-Life Integration– MSA supports our employees as professionals and individuals.
• Commitment to Learning– We support the professional aspirations of our employees with ongoing training options.
• Community Engagement– MSA employee owners are volunteers and educators.

There’s more!Eligible employeeswill also enjoy the following benefits:

• Quality Insurance Options– Medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• Paid Time Off– All full-time employees will receive, at minimum, 17 days of paid time off in the first year.
• Paid Holidays– MSA offers time off pay for 8 holidays in every calendar year.
• Paid Parental Leave– Both parents will receive 2 weeks of paid time off.
• Supplemental Insurance– MSA pays 100% for life insurance and disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)– MSA is 100% employee-owned.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan– Employees can participate in a 401k plan with a generous employer match.
• Short Term Incentive(STIP)– This program rewards employees who meet performance goals.

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.