Project Manager - Water

Stanley Consultants; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Des Moines is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee water projects for municipal clients in Iowa. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of relevant experience including 2 years in project management and a Bachelor’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering. Responsibilities include managing project scope, budget, and schedule, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. This hybrid role is pivotal in expanding the firm's water practice across Iowa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience including 2 years in project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in responsible charge of designs for water/wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule for multiple projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with detailed instructions.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Outlook

Job description

Job Overview

Stanley Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Manager to strengthen our water practice and support municipal clients throughout Iowa. As we continue to expand in Iowa's water market, this leadership role will sustain current client relationships and drive strategic growth across the region.

The Project Manager will lead the planning, design, and delivery of water projects for municipal utilities across Iowa, overseeing all project phases from initial planning to construction administration and closeout.

Job title: Project Manager, Water

Job type: Hybrid

Requisition ID: 11182

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage project scope, budget, and schedule across concurrent assignments.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed instructions, scope of work definitions, level of effort estimates, and accurate man‑hour projections.
• Maintain precise and current project accounting records for all assigned projects.
• Ensure optimal time management and consistently deliver high‑quality work products.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
• Conduct professional written or oral project reporting for clients and internal leadership.
• Provide regular updates on design status, upcoming milestones, project financials, percent completion, and progress tracking.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project‑related communications.
• Develop, implement, and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) plans.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Stanley's quality standards and client expectations.
• Facilitate and lead internal and external project workshops and coordination meetings.
• Pursue continuing education and professional development aligned with project requirements and team needs.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams including civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & controls engineers, designers, and CAD technicians.
• Oversee the development and delivery of diverse water sector projects across Stanley's Water Market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience, with no less than 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa required; or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications.
• Basic understanding of multi‑disciplined practices (process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) required for implementing water/wastewater infrastructure improvements.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

Ideal Candidate

• Advanced technical competency in civil, municipal, or water/wastewater engineering, with strong foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles.
• Experience in responsible charge of designs for water and wastewater collection, distribution, and/or pumping projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35 (c)