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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>MSA Professional Services is seeking a <strong>Project Manager – Structural Engineering</strong> to lead bridge and transportation structure projects for state and local clients in Iowa.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In this role, you will guide projects from concept through completion, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and technical delivery while collaborating with clients, agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. You’ll play a key role in developing practical and innovative structural solutions while mentoring engineers and contributing to the continued growth of MSA’s transportation practice.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>MSA Professional Services is <strong>100% employee-owned</strong>, meaning every employee has a direct stake in the success of the company. 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We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners.\"</em></p>\n<p>-Project Engineer Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office</p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<p><strong>Project Management & Technical Leadership</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Lead bridge projects from start to finish, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and project delivery for state and local clients</li>\n <li>Develop structural design solutions including calculations, plans, and specifications for bridge replacements, rehabilitations, and other transportation-related structures</li>\n <li>Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality and constructible solutions</li>\n <li>Monitor project performance and proactively address technical or scheduling challenges</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Structural Design & Field Investigations</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Conduct field investigations and evaluate structural conditions for existing bridges and transportation structures</li>\n <li>Develop practical, cost-effective repair and rehabilitation strategies</li>\n <li>Provide technical oversight and QA/QC review of structural deliverables</li>\n <li>Support project planning, permitting, and coordination efforts throughout design and construction phases</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Client & Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Collaborate and communicate with clients, agencies, stakeholders, contractors, and the public to move projects forward successfully</li>\n <li>Coordinate with Departments of Transportation and local agencies throughout project delivery</li>\n <li>Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and technical expertise</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Mentorship & Business Development</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Mentor and guide junior engineers, helping develop the next generation of bridge design professionals</li>\n <li>Support business development efforts and assist with project pursuits and proposal development</li>\n <li>Contribute to the growth of MSA’s bridge and transportation practice through industry engagement and relationship building</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<p><strong>Education</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required</li>\n <li>Structural emphasis preferred</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Experience</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>5+ years of bridge design experience required</li>\n <li>Previous project management experience preferred</li>\n <li>Experience coordinating with Departments of Transportation preferred</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Licensure</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Professional Engineer (PE) license required</li>\n <li>Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Skills</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation</li>\n <li>Strong understanding of bridge and transportation structure design principles</li>\n <li>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills</li>\n <li>Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring abilities</li>\n <li>Previous client relationship and industry engagement experience preferred</li>\n <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a consulting environment</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Why MSA</h3>\n<ul>\n <li>100% employee‑owned firm with 100+ years of community impact</li>\n <li>Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm</li>\n <li>Flexible work‑life integration</li>\n <li>Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions</li>\n <li>Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging</li>\n <li>Included on the \"ENR Top 500 Design Firms\" for over 27 straight years</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Additional Benefits</h3>\n<p>Eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:</p>\n<ul>\n <li><strong>Compensation Range:</strong> $88,000 –$142,000 (commensurate with experience)</li>\n <li><p><strong>Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)</strong> – As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares <strong>at no cost</strong></p></li>\n <li><strong>Flex Time</strong>: Work 42 hours this week? 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