Returning Candidate? Log back in! Project Manager - Construction Job Locations US-IA-Cedar Rapids Type Full-Time Category Mobility Job Code DJOB ID 2025-2609 Overview

MSA has a new opportunity for a Project Manager - Construction in our Cedar Rapids, IA office. This role supports project teams in construction related services, manages diverse infrastructure types of all complexities, and mentors other field staff to ensure the completion of projects on time.  We are looking for someone with proven skills of building and maintaining relationships with clients and contractors alike.  The various projects you'll be working on make a significant and positive impact on the communities you serve.

 

WHO WE ARE

What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of “home.”

 

MSA’s roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm, when we say we “own” our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships we’ve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together — we can accomplish anything.

 

 

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Communicate with internal and external clients in support of existing projects and the development of new projectsProvide oversight and guidance to less experienced colleagues in the field and provides constructability feedback and guidance to project design team.Regularly interact in a professional manner with the Public on project related issues. Perform marketing and business development in partnership with Team Leader, Client Liaisons, and Client Service Managers.Asseses Scope and Capabilities of the project, prepare Project Management Plan, QA/QC Plan and other plans necessary for successful project completion.Communicate via meetings, emails and other documentations to all stakeholders.Lead, oversee and/or perform constrcution layout staking services and/or survey layout services.Ensure delivery on all commitments, conduct quality reviews, and utilize a process/checklist for closeout.Track budget and review invoices. Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

High School diploma requiredAssociates in Civil, Environmental, or Architectural Engineering Technology or related degree preferred6+ years of relevant work experience with survey equipment for data collection, layout and with construction related services.Professional licensure or project management/business/construction management preferred.Strong initaitive to complete projects on time.Proven skills in empathetic communication, crucial conversations and effective mentoring of team.Top notch negotiating skills.Ability to excel independently and within a team-based environment.GIS, CADD and various proprietary and commercially available software experience requiredSurvey equipment and various field-testing equipment experience required.  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.

 

WHY MSA?

Better Together – A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas and honest opinions where all can bring their authentic self to the workplace.Multi-disciplinary Opportunities – As multi-talented people in a multi-disciplinary firm, we encourage everyone to follow their interests, seek new experiences and apply their skills where they feel most impactful.We’ve Got Your Back – Support when you need it, independence when you don’t. We’re 400+ team members strong, operating as one cohesive MSA.Passion & Purpose – We’re passionate about what we do and proud of it! Join us to share inspirations, “geek out” and think big.Pay & Perks – We offer competitive industry pay and a variety of perks — just a few of the things that make us uniquely MSA.Communities of Practice – Our CoPs are our company think tanks and idea generators, the perfect means to regularly share, collaborate and learn together.Work-Life Integration – Life doesn’t stop when the workday begins. MSA supports our employees as professionals, parents, citizens and friends — with the understanding and flexibility to meet your obligations and balance your time.Commitment to Learning – We support the professional aspirations of our employees with ongoing training options, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and the technology to keep us connected, creative and competitive.Community Engagement – We give back to the communities in which we live, work and play. MSA employee owners are volunteers, educators, STEM outreach participants and event attendees, supported by dedicated corporate sponsorship and donations initiatives.

 

BEST-IN-INDUSTRY BENEFITS

Eligible employees will also enjoy the following benefits:

Quality Insurance Options – Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependentsPaid Time Off – All full-time employees will receive, at minimum, 17 days (that’s 3+ weeks!) of paid time off in the first year alone.Paid Holidays – MSA offers time off pay for 8 holidays in every calendar year.Paid Parental Leave – Both parents will receive 2 weeks of paid time off and birth parents are eligible for additional paid time off under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave. The paid 2 weeks of time also applies to adoption and foster care placement.Supplemental Insurance – MSA pays 100% for all employees to have life insurance, long-term disability insurance and short-term disability insurance.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – MSA is an ESOP S-Corporation, which means that our company is 100% owned by us! Through the ESOP, eligible employees receive MSA stock in the form of company shares as a percentage of compensation, at no cost to the employee.401k Retirement Savings Plan – Employees can also choose to participate in a 401k plan, with a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested.Short Term Incentive (STIP) – This program rewards employees who meet performance goals with a one-time annual STIP payment as a percentage of their eligible compensation — recognition of individual accomplishments and achieving organizational goals. STIP payments are awarded if MSA reaches its corporate financial plan for the year.

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@msa-ps.com

 

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