Project Manager Engineering (Water/Wastewater)

Overview Project Manager Engineering (Water/Wastewater)Location: Milwaukee, WIType: Full‑Time | Salaried | Hybrid Eligible | Flex Time EligibleMSA continues to expand as leaders in the Water/Wastewater space, and we are hiring our next Project Manager! MSA supports water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, permitting, construction, and operations. Our work ranges from municipal drinking water and wastewater systems to complex industrial water and wastewater facilities.As a Project Manager at MSA, you will be at the center of the project, from leading clients, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing scope, schedule and budget, and driving projects from planning through design and construction. You will bring the right people together, keep projects moving, solve problems as they arise, and make sure both our clients and our project teams know where things stand.We are looking for someone who gets satisfaction from seeing a project come together: a strong team, a clear plan, work delivered on schedule and within budget, and a client who is happy with the result.If you are a project leader who enjoys working with clients, leading people, making decisions, and taking ownership of project outcomes, this could be the perfect opportunity! MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a multidisciplinary network of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play. Come join the ownership team here! Employee Testimonial:"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 Responsibilities Role ResponsibilitiesLead water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipal, public-sector, industrial, and private-sector clientsServe as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout the projectOwn project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfactionLead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and bring together the technical expertise needed to successfully deliver each projectDevelop project plans, scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing strategies, and project delivery approachesKeep projects moving by identifying issues, making decisions, coordinating resources, and driving follow-throughManage project financial performance and proactively address scope, budget, and schedule challengesProvide oversight and direction for plans, specifications, technical documents, bidding, and construction-phase servicesPartner with technical leaders and QA/QC staff to deliver high-quality workCommunicate project status, risks, decisions, and expectations clearly with clients and internal teamsMentor and support the development of emerging project managers, engineers, and other team membersSupport project funding and permitting efforts in collaboration with MSA’s funding, regulatory, and technical specialistsParticipate in client meetings, public meetings, council and board presentations, and other project communications as appropriateIdentify opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients and develop new business Qualifications What you bringSkills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering requiredExperience with client interaction including council/board meetings requiredProfessional Engineer (PE) strongly preferredProject management experience required5+ years of prior experience with Water/Wastewater projects requiredThis position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this positionWhy MSA100% employee‑owned firm with 100+ years of community impactCollaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firmFlexible work‑life integrationOngoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positionsCommitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belongingIncluded on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight yearsPay & Benefits*Compensation Range: $88,871–$159,800 (commensurate with experience)Flex Time: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the futureESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employeeMedical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidaysPaid parental leave regardless of birth parent401(k) plan with company matchingShort‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities Company‑paid life & disability insurance*Full eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring processMSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerJob SummaryCategory: WaterJob Code: DJOBID: 2026-3270