Project Manager Engineering (Water/Wastewater)

"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners." -Project Engineer - Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office

Role Responsibilities

• →Lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipal, public-sector, industrial, and private-sector clients
• →Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout the project
• →Own project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction
• →Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and bring together the technical expertise needed to successfully deliver each project
• →Develop project plans, scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing strategies, and project delivery approaches
• →Keep projects moving by identifying issues, making decisions, coordinating resources, and driving follow-through
• →Manage project financial performance and proactively address scope, budget, and schedule challenges
• →Provide oversight and direction for plans, specifications, technical documents, bidding, and construction-phase services
• →Partner with technical leaders and QA/QC staff to deliver high-quality work
• →Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and expectations clearly with clients and internal teams
• →Mentor and support the development of emerging project managers, engineers, and other team members
• →Support project funding and permitting efforts in collaboration with MSA’s funding, regulatory, and technical specialists
• →Participate in client meetings, public meetings, council and board presentations, and other project communications as appropriate
• →Identify opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients and develop new business

What you bring

Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required
• Experience with client interaction including council/board meetings required
• Professional Engineering (PE) strongly preferred
• 5+ years of prior experience with Water/Wastewater projects 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

• 100% employee‑owned firm with 100+ years of community impact
• Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
• Flexible work‑life integration
• Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
• Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
• Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years