Senior Project Manager Structural (Buildings)
About The Position
MSA is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Structural to lead building structure projects serving municipalities and public-sector clients. This role focuses on municipal facilities, water and wastewater treatment structures, waterfront infrastructure, parks & recreation facilities, and tank design — projects that communities depend on every day. This is a leadership position for someone who doesn’t just manage schedules — you drive outcomes, guide teams, steward financial performance, and build long-term client relationships. If you’re ready to take full ownership of complex structural building projects from pursuit through closeout, this is your platform. You can office out of any of our WI, MN, IA or IL offices. You won’t be buried in production. You will serve as the primary client-facing leader, direct multi-disciplinary teams, own budgets, scope, schedule, and profitability, lead pursuit strategy and proposal development, and shape how projects are delivered across the firm. At least 75% of your billable time will be dedicated to project management leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
- 10+ years of relevant Project Management experience (9 with advanced degree; 11 if unlicensed)
- Professional licensure required (PE and or SE license preferred)
- Completion of MSA’s internal PM training or equivalent
- Strong command of project financials (WIP, billings, budget vs. actual)
- Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects
- Experience negotiating scope, budget amendments, and sensitive financial discussions
- Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to mentor and lead high-performing teams
- Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- PE and or SE license preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead proposal development and statements of qualifications
- Evaluate Go/No-Go decisions with leadership
- Participate in marketing and business development strategy
- Define scope, WBS, budgets, and schedules
- Develop Project Management Plans (PMP) and QA/QC strategies
- Assemble and align internal and external project teams
- Establish stakeholder engagement strategies
- Lead internal and external kickoff meetings
- Facilitate client meetings and agency coordination
- Oversee milestone delivery and document quality
- Review complex technical documentation and calculations
- Stamp/certify deliverables when licensed
- Track WIP, budget vs. actuals, scope, and schedule
- Manage invoicing and receivables
- Identify scope creep and secure amendments
- Manage ERP entries, resource allocation, and approvals
- Ensure all commitments are met
- Document lessons learned
- Capture marketing success stories
- Confirm and document client satisfaction
Benefits
- Flex time program
- Flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options
- 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
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, immediately 100% vested
- Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus
- Ongoing training
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
