Project Manager Engineering (Water/Wastewater)

Overview

Project Manager Engineering (Water/Wastewater)
Location:

Madison, WI Type:

Full-Time | Salaried | Hybrid Eligible | Flex Time Eligible
MSA 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 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
Qualifications

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 Engineer (PE) strongly preferred
Project management experience required
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
Why MSA

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
Pay & 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 future
ESOP : Receive MSA stock shares annually,

at no cost to the employee
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays
Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
401(k) plan with company matching
Short-term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
Company-paid life & disability insurance

*Full eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring process

MSA 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.
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