Project Manager Engineering (Water/Wastewater)

MSA Professional Services is seeking a full-time Project Manager for Water/Wastewater projects, based in Des Moines, IA, or any commutable distance to their Midwest offices (WI, MN, IA, IL). The role involves project management, client relations, and mentoring staff. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Environmental or Civil Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm that offers flexible work arrangements.
Locations: Anywhere in a commutable distance to an MSA office location in WI, MN, IA, or IL

Type: Full‑Time | Salaried | Hybrid Eligible | Flex Time Eligible

MSA continues to expand as leaders in the Water/Wastewater space, and we are looking for another Project Manager! This position can be based out of any of our Midwest office locations (WI, MN, IA, IL), and will primarily manage municipal projects in the public sector. As a Project Manager, you will serve as a client liaison, mentor staff, and have oversight on technical work, budgets, scopes, and more. MSA supports Water/Wastewater projects through planning, design, construction, and operations.

MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a multidisciplinary network of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play.

Come join the ownership team here!

Employee Testimonial:

"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners." -Project Engineer - Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office

Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

Project management including project planning, scoping, budgeting and QA/QC Client relationship management and business development Assist with mentoring emerging engineering staff Oversight of plans, details, specifications, and bidding documents Assistant with project funding packages with assistance from funding staff Provide project updates at public forums

Qualifications

What you bring

Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required Experience with client interaction including council/board meetings required Project management experience required 5+ years of prior experience with Water/Wastewater projects required This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position

Why MSA

100% employee‑owned firm with 100+ years of community impactCollaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firmFlexible work‑life integrationOngoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positionsCommitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belongingIncluded on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years

Pay & Benefits*

Compensation Range: $88,871–$142,192 (commensurate with experience)Flex Time ( Remove for Hourly ): Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the futureESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employeeMedical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidaysPaid parental leave regardless of birth parent401(k) plan with company matchingShort‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities Company‑paid life & disability insuranceFull eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring process

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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