Project Manager Mechanical Engineering

MSA Professional Services, Inc. • Cedar Rapids, IA

7d • $88,000 - $142,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Manager – Mechanical Engineering with experience in mechanical systems design, project management, and client coordination to lead projects from pursuit through closeout. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients and internal teams, managing mechanical engineering projects while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule performance.
This position is for a hybrid or onsite role in our Des Moines or Cedar Rapids IA office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 6+ years of project management or mechanical engineering experience
• Proven experience managing engineering projects, budgets, and schedules
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa or ability to obtain
• Experience with HVAC systems, building systems, or industrial mechanical design
• Project management certification (PMP, PSMJ, EMI, or equivalent)
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects through pursuit, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
• Develop project management plans, work breakdown structures, and schedules
• Oversee project team performance and ensure quality deliverables
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients
• Support proposal development, scoping, and contract preparation
• Communicate with clients on budgets, schedules, and project updates
• Identify opportunities for additional services and project growth
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners
• Review technical work and ensure documentation quality
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development
• Collaborate with leadership on project strategy and delivery
• Monitor budgets, manage scope changes, and pursue amendments when needed
• Review and issue invoices; ensure timely client payment

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off – Minimum of 17 days in the first year
• Paid Holidays – 8 holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave – 2 weeks for both parents, with additional paid leave for birth parents
• Employer-Paid Insurance – Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) – Annual performance-based bonus opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees