Project Manager Engineering (Public Works)

MSA Professional Services, Inc.Cedar Rapids, IA
$88,871 - $142,194Hybrid

About The Position

MSA is seeking a Project Manager Engineering for our Public Works Service line at our Cedar Rapids, IA office. This role involves managing civil engineering projects for a variety of Iowa municipal clients, with project types including roads, utilities, water/sewer, site development, and wastewater. The position offers flexible working arrangements and is eligible for Flex Time, where hours worked over 40 in a week convert to future time off.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related) required
  • 5+ years of prior experience within the Public Works market serving multiple clients required
  • Experience in managing multiple projects and client needs required
  • The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

  • PE license strongly preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of regulations and requirements within Iowa preferred
  • Experience with funding and grants available to municipalities preferred

Responsibilities

  • Client relations including attendance at client meetings and interaction with existing and new clients
  • Project management including project planning, scoping, budgeting and QA/QC
  • Design of public works infrastructure projects
  • Assist with mentoring junior engineering staff
  • Preparation of plans, details, specifications, and bidding documents
  • Preparation of technical reports and regulatory permits for projects
  • Administration of construction on public works infrastructure projects

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Minimum of 17 days of Paid Time Off in the first year for full-time employees
  • 8 Paid Holidays per year
  • 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for both parents, with additional time for birth parents under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave
  • 100% paid life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
  • 100% employee-owned ESOP program
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, immediately 100% vested
  • Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Flex Time eligible
  • Ongoing training
  • Tuition reimbursement
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