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MSA Professional Services, Inc Project Manager – Airports & Transportation in Ankeny, Iowa
We are currently seeking a full-time Project Manager – Airports & Transportation in any of our 17 office locations. You will have the opportunity to see and contribute in projects from start to finish. The various projects you'll be working on make a significant and positive impact on the communities you serve. Our team has a range of experience from providing services at small General Aviation airports to commercial service airports. This is an excellent growth opportunity for your career which could allow you to transition into a team management role.
Who we are & how we help
As a full-service, 100% employee-owned consulting firm, MSA is all about creating communities that thrive. We partner with clients to solve complex and multi-faceted challenges and improve the quality of infrastructure and neighborhoods. Our focus is to provide exceptional service that builds strong communities. Above all, MSA’s purpose is to enable people to positively impact the lives of others.
Our professionals include engineers, architects, environmental scientists, funding experts, urban planners, and surveyors to name a few, and they work together to provide a full suite of professional services to our clients. From bike trails and interstate highways to drinking water and wastewater, we have supported projects from start to finish since the 1930s.
Our core values guide our daily decisions and how we inspire, encourage and support one another.
Honesty & Integrity - We tell the truth, deal fairly with staff and clients, respect our commitments, and behave in an ethical manner.
Commitment to Learning - We support the professional growth of our staff and invest significant resources in ongoing training and technology.
Respect & Care for Employees - We promote employee wellness, personal growth, and provide a safe and respectful work environment.
Openness - We build trust with all employees through an open and informative company culture.
Client Focus - We enjoy our clients, seek to understand their needs, promptly respond to concerns, and help them reach their goals.
We are collaborative, we are impactful, and together as owners – we make a difference.
The work you may do
Responsible for helping the firm maintain client relationships.
Potential to assist with developing new clients.
Coordinate meetings with clients, the public, local officials, and contractors
Project management, contracting, cost estimates and client invoicing (WI airports / FAA projects preferred)
Assist with marketing, proposals, and project interviews
Assist with project design, permitting, and technical reports
Attend annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference to help with marketing efforts
Manage construction projects as a resident engineer
What you bring
Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:
6+ years of experience with Civil engineering projects required (aviation strongly preferred or WisDOT Highways)
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required (transportation/aviation focus preferred)
PE license required
Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil3D a plus.
Knowledge of FAA and Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics procedures strongly preferred or willingness to learn
Construction oversight management as a project leader / resident engineer strongly preferred
Prior experience with mentoring, team management, marketing and contracting or a desire to step into that role
Previous experience with project management and client relationships required
Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as solid personal and team skills
This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.
Who You Are:
You work well with others. You share ideas and listen with open ears. You can listen to criticism and respectfully disagree with people. You help others succeed. You are comfortable working with colleagues and with busy leaders. You love seeing the team and company succeed.
You are a strategic thinker. You see the big picture and the details. You help your team see opportunities, focus on goals, and make paths to success.
You are a confident communicator. You can explain complicated things to people in a way that they can understand. You are confident in your communication and people have confidence in what you say.
You think like an analyst. You know how to dig into problems, ask questions, find information, and help your team make good decisions.
Benefits
We tried to narrow it down to just 5 reasons to work at MSA, but we couldn’t stop ourselves! All employees have the opportunity to enjoy the following perks:
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities to apply your skills and experiences with an established multi-disciplinary consulting firm
Support of over 350 close-knit professionals working toward the same common goal
Co-workers with a passion for what they do
Casual and flexible work environment
Competitive pay and perks
Communities of Practice to share information and provide mentoring opportunities
Work-life integration – we support a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility to help you meet your obligations
Internal and external training opportunities
STEM outreach and volunteer opportunities
Eligible employees will have the opportunity to enjoy the following benefits:
Medical, dental and vision coverage that start on your hire date (no waiting period!)
8 paid holidays in a calendar year
Paid parental leave
100% paid-by-company life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
Employee ownership – MSA is 100% employee owned! The ESOP model provides employees with ownership benefits and the opportunity to have your voice heard.
401k retirement plan with generous employer match
MSA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
External Company Name: MSA Professional Services, Inc.
External Company URL: https://www.msa-ps.com/
Street: 1555 SE Delaware Ave
Type: Full-Time
Job Code: 879