Water/Wastewater Project Manager: Client Leader (Hybrid)

MSA Professional Services, Inc.; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock shares

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO 17+ days

8 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company matching

Short‑term incentive/bonusOpportunites

Company-paid life & disability INS

Flexible work options / Hybrid

Job summary

MSA Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Appleton, WI to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through construction.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule and budget, and serve as the primary client contact to ensure successful outcomes. The role requires a 5+ year track record in water/wastewater projects, a relevant engineering degree, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required.
• Experience with client interaction including council/board meetings required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Project management experience required.
• 5+ years of water/wastewater project experience required.
• Authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship offered.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipal, public-sector, industrial, and private-sector clients
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout the project
• Own project performance, including scope, schedule and budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and bring together the technical expertise needed to successfully deliver each project
• Develop project plans, scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing strategies, and project delivery approaches
• Keep projects moving by identifying issues, making decisions, coordinating resources, and driving follow-through
• Manage project financial performance and proactively address scope, budget, and schedule challenges
• Provide oversight and direction for plans, specifications, technical documents, bidding, and construction-phase services
• Partner with technical leaders and QA/QC staff to deliver high-quality work
• Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and expectations clearly with clients and internal teams
• Mentor and support the development of emerging project managers, engineers, and other team members
• Support project funding and permitting efforts in collaboration with MSA’s funding, regulatory, and technical specialists
• Participate in client meetings, public meetings, council and board presentations, and other project communications as appropriate
• Identify opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients and develop new business

Skills

Client interaction experience

Project management

Water/Wastewater project experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Job description

MSA Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Appleton, WI to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through construction.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule and budget, and serve as the primary client contact to ensure successful outcomes. The role requires a 5+ year track record in water/wastewater projects, a relevant engineering degree, and US work authorization.