Project Manager - Transportation

MSA Professional Services • St Paul, MN

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About The Position

Build better communities, one project at a time. MSA Professional Services is looking for a Project Manager – Transportation Engineering to join our team in St. Paul, MN . This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of impactful infrastructure projects that enhance the communities we serve — from concept to completion. For more than a century, MSA has partnered with communities to design places where people live, work, and connect. Since 1919 , our work has helped shape the infrastructure and spaces that allow communities to grow—supporting families, local businesses, and neighborhoods that feel like home. What started as a single entrepreneurial engineer in Baraboo, Wisconsin has grown into a thriving, 100% employee-owned firm of nearly 600 professionals serving clients across the country. While our reach has expanded, our commitment to communities and clients remains the same. Being employee-owned means we take pride in every project we touch. Our people stand behind the quality of our work, the integrity of our relationships, and the trust we’ve built with clients over generations. At MSA, we believe the best results come from collaboration, shared ownership, and a genuine commitment to helping communities succeed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering , construction management , architecture , or a related field (preferred).
• 6+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with a master’s.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Minnesota required.
• Solid understanding of Minnesota Department of Transportation (MDOT) design standards and submittal processes.
• Proven experience managing complex projects from initiation to close-out.
• Strong business acumen with a track record of managing budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior staff.
• This position requires authorization to work in the United States for any employer . We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Business Development: Partner with leaders and client managers to identify opportunities and build strong relationships.
• Project Leadership: Lead all project phases — from pursuit and initiation to planning, execution, and close-out.
• Resource Coordination: Assemble and guide internal and external resources, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery.
• Technical Oversight: Review, certify, and stamp deliverables as needed while ensuring compliance and quality assurance.
• Team Collaboration: Act as the key point of contact across workshare and project teams.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: With a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
• Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP): Annual performance-based bonus opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager