Project Manager Public Works

MSA Professional Services, Inc. • Rice Lake, WI

4h

About The Position

MSA has an opportunity for a Project Manager – Public Works at our Rice Lake, WI office location. You will have the opportunity to see, and contribute to, a mix of municipal and private projects from start to finish. The Project Manager is responsible for leading the project team to successfully deliver a high quality project to our client as well as manage the project financials and often serves as the outward facing primary point of contact.
What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of “home.”
MSA’s roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm, when we say we “own” our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships we’ve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together — we can accomplish anything.
MSA seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can feel secure in bringing their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are afforded to all, and in which diversity of perspective leads to an innovative and successful employee-owned firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
• 6+ years of experience required
• PE required (WI preferred, ability to obtain WI required)
• Experience in managing multiple projects and clients 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with various funding sources used by municipal clients is preferred

Responsibilities

• Write/review proposals and assist with business development and marketing activities such as attending meetings, interviews and industry conferences
• Execute contracts for services with public and private clients by developing and assisting in the negotiations of the following:
• Scoping of work including specific goals, deliverables, and exclusions.
• Project budget/Project fee
• Project schedule
• Organize the best internal project team with the proper expertise to accomplish the work, the ideal project team could be large or small, local or widespread depending on workload and required project expertise
• Lead the development of project plans, specifications and appropriate bid documents
• Maintain timely and appropriate communications with the project team and the client regarding routine project progress and items of special concern
• Oversee the work of project team members, provide mentoring, timely feedback and technical guidance for municipal, transportation or environmental depending on your personal technical background or coordinate with other internal technical experts for required input
• Monitor project progress regarding production of project deliverables, expenses, and the budget
• Assemble routine project updates for the client
• Prepare project summaries and appropriate information to be used in future marketing endeavors
• Build on existing and establish new client relationships though regular interaction with city staff and elected officials

Benefits

• Quality Insurance Options – Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off – All full-time employees will receive, at minimum, 17 days (that’s 3+ weeks!) of paid time off in the first year alone.
• Paid Holidays – MSA offers time off pay for 8 holidays in every calendar year.
• Paid Parental Leave – Both parents will receive 2 weeks of paid time off and birth parents are eligible for additional paid time off under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave. The paid 2 weeks of time also applies to adoption and foster care placement.
• Supplemental Insurance – MSA pays 100% for all employees to have life insurance, long-term disability insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – MSA is an ESOP S-Corporation, which means that our company is 100% owned by us! Through the ESOP, eligible employees receive MSA stock in the form of company shares as a percentage of compensation, at no cost to the employee.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Employees can also choose to participate in a 401k plan, with a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested.
• Short Term Incentive (STIP) – This program rewards employees who meet performance goals with a one-time annual STIP payment as a percentage of their eligible compensation — recognition of individual accomplishments and achieving organizational goals. STIP payments are awarded if MSA reaches its corporate financial plan for the year.

What This Job Offers

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