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 — projects that communities depend on every day.

Responsibilities

• Project & Client Leadership: Accountable for the full project lifecycle, including pursuit, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout.

• Initiation & Planning: 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.

• Execution: 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.

• Monitoring & Controlling: 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.

• Closeout: 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

• Proven ability to mentor and lead high-performing teams

Benefits

• Competitive pay and unique perks

• Best-in-industry benefits including:

  • Quality Insurance Options

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Supplemental Insurance

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan

  • Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus