Senior Project Manager Engineering (Public Works)

Posted: 12.16.25

Senior Project Manager Engineering (Public Works)

MSA

  • Full Time

About MSA

MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities. We achieve this by building honest, open relationships that go beyond the project to become a trusted source of expertise and support for immediate challenges and long-term goals. Big or small, we do whatever it takes to meet each need, working to make communities stronger in the process.

About the Role

MSA is excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager Engineering at our Champaign, IL office. This position is on our Public Works Service line and works closely with a wide variety of Wisconsin municipal clients as a project manager for civil engineering projects. Projects may range from roads, utilities, water/sewer, site development, wastewater, and more.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related) required
  • 10+ years of prior experience within the Public Works market serving multiple clients required
  • PE license strongly preferred
  • Experience in managing multiple projects and client needs required
  • Extensive knowledge of regulations and requirements within Illinois preferred
  • Experience with funding and grants available to municipalities preferred
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Client relations including attendance at client meetings and interaction with existing and new clients
  • Project management including project planning, scoping, budgeting and QA/QC
  • Design of public works infrastructure projects
  • Assist with mentoring junior engineering staff
  • Preparation of plans, details, specifications, and bidding documents
  • Preparation of technical reports and regulatory permits for projects
  • Administration of construction on public works infrastructure projects

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $99,000 to $159,000.

To apply, please use this link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/Riverbed_DeveloperTools/ProductBuildEngineer