Senior Project Manager Structural (Buildings)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Project & Client Leadership: Accountable for the full project lifecycle, including pursuit, proposal development, scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, and client engagement.

• Initiation & Planning: Develop Project Management Plans (PMP), define scope, budgets, and schedules, assemble and align project teams, establish stakeholder engagement strategies.

• Execution: Lead internal and external kickoff meetings, facilitate client meetings and agency coordination, oversee milestone delivery, document quality, review technical documentation, stamp/certify deliverables when licensed.

• Monitoring & Controlling: Track Work In Progress (WIP), manage invoicing and receivables, identify and secure scope amendments, manage ERP entries, resource allocation, and approvals.

• Closure: Ensure all commitments are met, document lessons learned, capture marketing success stories, confirm and document client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.

• At least 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.

• Pioneered ability to mentor and lead high-performing teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $99,875 to $159,800 per year, commensurate with experience.

• Best-in-industry benefits including:

  • 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 disability insurance.

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% employee-owned, with stock provided at no cost.

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Generous employer match, immediately 100% vested.

  • Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus.

Company Information

• MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm with over 500 employee owners across the U.S.

• We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• We offer a variety of benefits including:

  • Flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options.

  • Work-life integration with support for your professional and personal balance.

  • Ongoing training and tuition reimbursement.

  • Community engagement through volunteering, education, STEM outreach, and event participation.