Project Manager - Water

Job Title

Project Manager, Water

Iowa locations:
Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City, or Muscatine

Hybrid

Stanley Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Manager to strengthen our water practice and support municipal clients throughout Iowa. As we continue to expand our presence in Iowa's water market, this leadership role will be instrumental in sustaining current client relationships while driving strategic growth across the region.

The Project Manager will lead the planning, design, and delivery of water projects for municipal utilities throughout Iowa. This position requires comprehensive oversight of all project phases, from initial planning and design development through construction administration and project closeout.

• 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 (I&C) engineers, designers, and CAD technicians
• Oversee the development and delivery of diverse water sector projects across Stanley's Water Market

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in either Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with no less than 2 years’ experience working with project teams as project manager.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa is required; or must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Previous 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.
• Demonstrate advanced technical competency in civil, municipal, or water/wastewater engineering, with strong foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles.
• Previous experience responsible for designs including for water and wastewater collection, distribution, and/or pumping projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

We realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.

• Member-Owned – Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away – Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance – We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health – We offer life insurance, short- and long-term…