Project Manager Engineering (Water/Wastewater)

MSA Professional Services, Inc.•Madison, WI

4h•$88,871 - $159,800•Hybrid

About The Position

MSA is expanding its leadership in the Water/Wastewater sector and is seeking a Project Manager. This role involves supporting water and wastewater infrastructure throughout its entire lifecycle, from planning and design to permitting, construction, and operations. The projects range from municipal drinking water and wastewater systems to complex industrial facilities. The Project Manager will lead clients, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and drive projects from inception through completion. The ideal candidate finds satisfaction in seeing a project successfully come together, ensuring a strong team, a clear plan, timely and within-budget delivery, and a satisfied client. This is an opportunity for a project leader who enjoys client interaction, team leadership, decision-making, and taking ownership of project outcomes.

Requirements

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
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred

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, 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

Benefits

100% employee-owned firm
Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
Flexible work-life integration
Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years
Compensation Range: $88,871–$159,800 (commensurate with experience)
Flex Time: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future
ESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays
Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
401(k) plan with company matching
Short-term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
Company-paid life & disability insurance