Project Manager Public Works

Project Manager Public Works

MSA has an opportunity for a Project Manager Public Works at our Rice Lake, WI office location. You will have the opportunity to see, and contribute to, a mix of municipal and private projects from start to finish. The wide variety of projects you'll be working on make a significant and positive impact on quality of life for the communities we serve. The Project Manager is responsible for leading the project team to successfully deliver a high quality project to our client as well as manage the project financials and often serves as the outward facing primary point of contact.

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

The work you will do :

• Write / review proposals and assist with business development and marketing activities such as attending meetings, interviews and industry conferences
• Execute contracts for services with public and private clients by developing and assisting in the negotiations of the following :
• Scoping of work including specific goals, deliverables, and exclusions.
• Project budget / Project fee
• Project schedule
• Organize the best internal project team with the proper expertise to accomplish the work, the ideal project team could be large or small, local or widespread depending on workload and required project expertise
• Lead the development of project plans, specifications and appropriate bid documents
• Maintain timely and appropriate communications with the project team and the client regarding routine project progress and items of special concern
• Oversee the work of project team members, provide mentoring, timely feedback and technical guidance for municipal, transportation or environmental depending on your personal technical background or coordinate with other internal technical experts for required input
• Monitor project progress regarding production of project deliverables, expenses, and the budget
• Take timely and appropriate actions if concerns for quality, budget, schedule, etc. are identified
• Assemble routine project updates for the client
• Prepare and send invoices (typically monthly) to client
• Responsible for ensuring that Project Quality Control measures are completed before deliverable is presented to client
• Prepare project summaries and appropriate information to be used in future marketing endeavors
• Administration of construction of municipal projects
• Build on existing and establish new client relationships though regular interaction with city staff and elected officials

Qualifications

What you bring : Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience :

Benefits

Why MSA? We're glad you asked!

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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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