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 proposal development, scope definition, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.

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

• Execution: Lead internal and external kickoff meetings, facilitate client meetings and agency coordination, oversee milestone delivery, and manage invoicing and receivables.

• Monitoring & Controlling: Track Work in Progress (WIP), manage budget vs. actuals, scope, and schedule, and manage ERP entries and resource allocation.

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

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 salary range: $99,875 to $159,800 per year commensurate with experience

• Best-in-industry benefits:

  • 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

• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer