Senior Project Manager Structural; Buildings

Senior Project Manager – Structural (Buildings)

MSA is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Structural to lead building structure projects serving municipalities and public‑sector clients. This role focuses on municipal facilities, water and wastewater treatment structures, waterfront infrastructure, parks & recreation facilities, and tank design – projects that communities depend on every day.

This is a leadership position for someone who doesn’t just manage schedules — you drive outcomes, guide teams, steward financial performance, and build long‑term client relationships.

If you’re ready to take full ownership of complex structural building projects from pursuit through closeout, this is your platform. You can office out of any of our WI, MN, IA or IL offices.

You won’t be buried in production. You will:

• Serve as the primary client‑facing leader
• Direct multi‑disciplinary teams
• Own budgets, scope, schedule, and profitability
• Lead pursuit strategy and proposal development
• Shape how projects are delivered across the firm

At least 75% of your billable time will be dedicated to project management leadership.

You are accountable for the full project lifecycle:

• Lead proposal development and statements of qualifications
• Evaluate Go/No‑Go decisions with leadership
• Participate in marketing and business development strategy

• Define scope, WBS, budgets, and schedules
• Develop Project Management Plans (PMP) and QA/QC strategies
• Assemble and align internal and external project teams
• Establish stakeholder engagement strategies

• Lead internal and external kickoff meetings
• Facilitate client meetings and agency coordination
• Oversee milestone delivery and document quality
• Review complex technical documentation and calculations
• Stamp/certify deliverables when licensed

• Track WIP, budget vs. actuals, scope, and schedule
• Manage invoicing and receivables
• Identify scope creep and secure amendments
• Manage ERP entries, resource allocation, and approvals

• Ensure all commitments are met
• Document lessons learned
• Capture marketing success stories
• Confirm and document client satisfaction

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant Project Management experience (9 with advanced degree; 11 if unlicensed)
• Professional licensure required (PE and/or SE license preferred)
• Completion of MSA’s internal PM training or equivalent
• Strong command of project financials (WIP, billings, budget vs. actual)
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi‑disciplinary projects
• Experience negotiating scope, budget amendments, and sensitive financial discussions
• Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to mentor and lead high‑performing teams
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to provide or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

The salary for this position ranges from $99,875 to $159,800 per year commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Quality Insurance Options:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid Time Off:
  Minimum of 17 days in the first year for full‑time employees
• Paid Holidays: 8 holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional time for birth parents under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave
• Supplemental Insurance: 100% paid life, long‑term disability, and short‑term…