Project Manager - Water

Stanley Consultants; Muscatine (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance package

Flexible work options

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Stanley Consultants is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Muscatine, Iowa, to enhance our water practice and municipal client collaboration. This role will manage project scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring high-quality deliverables while leading project teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a lead role. Benefits include paid time off, comprehensive insurance, and a member-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience with 2 years as project manager.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong understanding of water/wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule across concurrent assignments.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and maintain accounting records.
• Serve as primary contact for project-related communications.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Technical competency in civil engineering

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Outlook

Job description

Project Manager, Water

Job location: Iowa locations; Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City, or Muscatine

Job type: Hybrid

Requisition ID: 11182

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 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.

Responsibilities

Qualified candidates must demonstrate the following competencies and consistently perform these essential functions:

• 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 (I&C) engineers, designers, and CAD technicians
• Oversee the development and delivery of diverse water sector projects across Stanley's Water Market

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in either Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering is required.
• A 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.
• Must have a basic understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) required for the implementation of water/wastewater infrastructure improvements.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrate advanced technical competency in civil , municipal, or water/wastewater engineering, with strong foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles
• Previous experience having been in responsible charge of 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 culture aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, professional development leave.
• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits.
• Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more for professional growth.
• Company stock ownership; generous 401(k) match; incentive compensation; profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401(k) plans.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Stanley Consultants does not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. The company retains the property of any unsolicited resumes. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Pay confidentiality – The contractor will not disclose or otherwise discriminate based on pay inquiries, and employees who have access to compensation information must comply with applicable legal duties.