Project Manager - Water

About Stanley Consultants Stanley Consultants is an award‑winning and industry‑leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee‑owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long‑term career! Job Details Title: Project Manager, Water Locations: Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City, Muscatine (Iowa) Work Type: Hybrid Requisition ID: 11182 What You Will Be Doing Qualified candidates must demonstrate the following competencies and consistently perform these essential functions: Effectively manage project scope, budget, and schedule across concurrent assignments Develop comprehensive project plans including detailed instructions, scope of work definitions, level of effort estimates, and accurate man‑hour projections Maintain precise and current project accounting records for all assigned projects Ensure optimal time management and consistently deliver high‑quality work products Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards Conduct professional written or oral project reporting for clients and internal leadership Provide regular updates on design status, upcoming milestones, project financials, percent completion, and progress tracking Serve as the primary point of contact for project‑related communications Develop, implement, and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Plans Ensure all deliverables meet Stanley's quality standards and client expectations Facilitate and lead internal and external project workshops and coordination meetings Pursue continuing education and professional development aligned with project requirements and team needs Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices Lead multidisciplinary project teams including civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & controls engineers, designers, and CAD technicians Oversee the development and delivery of diverse water sector projects across Stanley's Water Market Required Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with no less than 2 years as a project manager leading teams Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire Experience having been in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications Basic understanding of multi‑disciplined practices (process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) required for water/wastewater infrastructure improvements Strong communication skills Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook Ideal Candidate Demonstrates advanced technical competency in civil, municipal, or water/wastewater engineering, with strong foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles Experience having been in responsible charge of designs for water and wastewater collection, distribution, and/or pumping projects Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Stanley’s Approach to Flexibility We offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions: two days a week in office, two days a week remote, and Friday flexible. Eligible roles may also offer a compressed workweek with a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off). What We Offer Member‑owned culture aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward Work‑life balance and paid time off, including PTO, parental leave, and professional development leave Health insurance package (medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Wellness reimbursement, mental health resources) Financial health benefits (life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, identity theft protection, etc.) Professional growth (tuition assistance, professional society membership) Financial rewards (company stock ownership, 401K match, incentive compensation, profit‑sharing) Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities We do not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Stanley Consultants will be deemed the property of Stanley Consultants. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR. #J-18808-Ljbffr