Project Manager - Transportation

Overview

Join Our Team: Project Manager – Transportation Engineering | Duluth, MN

Build better communities, one project at a time.

MSA Professional Services is looking for a Project Manager – Transportation Engineering to join our team in Duluth, MN . This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of impactful infrastructure projects that enhance the communities we serve — from concept to completion.

Who We Are

For more than a century, MSA has partnered with communities to design places where people live, work, and connect. Since 1919 , our work has helped shape the infrastructure and spaces that allow communities to grow—supporting families, local businesses, and neighborhoods that feel like home.

What started as a single entrepreneurial engineer in Baraboo, Wisconsin has grown into a thriving, 100% employee-owned firm of nearly 600 professionals serving clients across the country. While our reach has expanded, our commitment to communities and clients remains the same.

Being employee-owned means we take pride in every project we touch. Our people stand behind the quality of our work, the integrity of our relationships, and the trust we’ve built with clients over generations. At MSA, we believe the best results come from collaboration, shared ownership, and a genuine commitment to helping communities succeed.

Responsibilities

What You Will DO

As a Project Manager at MSA, you\'ll lead cross-functional teams on complex transportation engineering projects that span service lines and disciplines. Your responsibilities include:

• Client Engagement & Business Development: Partner with leaders and client managers to identify opportunities and build strong relationships.

• Project Leadership: Lead all project phases — from pursuit and initiation to planning, execution, and close-out.

• Resource Coordination: Assemble and guide internal and external resources, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery.

• Technical Oversight: Review, certify, and stamp deliverables as needed while ensuring compliance and quality assurance.

• Team Collaboration: Act as the key point of contact across workshare and project teams.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering , construction management , architecture , or a related field (preferred).

• 6+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with a master’s.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Minnesota required.

• Solid understanding of Minnesota Department of Transportation (MDOT) design standards and submittal processes.

• Proven experience managing complex projects from initiation to close-out.

• Strong business acumen with a track record of managing budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

• Passion for mentoring and developing junior staff.

Work Authorization

This position requires authorization to work in the United States for any employer . We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary Range: $88,871 to 142,190, depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates with significant experience may also be considered for a higher-level role with increased compensation.

Why Join MSA

Collaborative Culture – Work in an open, team-oriented environment where ideas are welcomed and perspectives are valued.

Multi-Disciplinary Opportunities – Explore new interests, collaborate across disciplines, and apply your skills where they can make the greatest impact.

Supportive Environment – Enjoy the balance of guidance and independence so you can do your best work.

Commitment to Inclusion – We strive to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves, grow professionally, and contribute diverse perspectives that drive innovation.

Passion & Purpose – Our teams take pride in their work and enjoy sharing ideas, solving complex problems, and building meaningful projects together.

Communities of Practice – Collaborate with colleagues across the company to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and continue learning.

Work-Life Integration – We support our employees as professionals, parents, and community members with flexibility to balance work and life commitments.

Commitment to Learning – Grow your career through professional development, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement.

Community Engagement – We actively support the communities where we live and work through volunteerism, education initiatives, and community partnerships.

Additional Benefits

Eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and eligible dependents

• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 17 days in the first year

• Paid Holidays: 8 holidays annually

• Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional paid leave for birth parents

• Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: With a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested

• Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP): Annual performance-based bonus opportunity

Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to supporting our employees’ well-being, growth, and long-term success.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer