Project Manager - Water

Stanleygroup; Muscatine (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Job summary

Stanley Consultants in Iowa is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, design, and delivery of water projects for municipal utilities across the state. You will oversee multiple phases from initiation through construction and closeout.

The role requires a BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering, 6+ years of experience with 2+ years as PM, Iowa PE or eligibility within 6 months, PMP preferred, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• PE license in Iowa or eligibility within 6 months of hire.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of water projects for municipal utilities across Iowa.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule for concurrent assignments.
• Prepare and present professional project updates to clients and leadership.
• Develop and implement QA/QC plans to meet quality standards.
• Lead workshops and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Time management

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (Iowa) or eligible within 6 months

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Project Manager, Water

Location

Iowa locations: Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City, or Muscatine

Job Type

Hybrid

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

The Project Manager will lead the planning, design, and delivery of water projects for municipal utilities throughout Iowa. This position requires comprehensive oversight of all project phases, from initial planning and design development through construction administration and project closeout.

Responsibilities

Project Management Excellence

• 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

Client Communication and Reporting

• 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

Quality Assurance

• Develop, implement, and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Plans
• Ensure all deliverables meet Stanley's quality standards and client expectations

Collaboration and Development

• 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

Technical Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams including civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & controls (I&C) 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 either Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with no less than 2 years’ experience working with project teams as project manager.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa is required; or must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Previous experience having been 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 water/wastewater infrastructure improvements.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.
• Demonstrate advanced technical competency in civil, municipal, or water/wastewater engineering, with strong foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles.
• Previous experience responsible for designs including for water and wastewater collection, distribution, and/or pumping projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Work-Life Balance

We realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.

Benefits

• Member-Owned – Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away – Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance – We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health – We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
• Professional Growth – Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards – Company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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)