Project Manager Water Muscatine, IA / Cedar Rapids, IA / Des Moines, IA / Iowa City, IA Market - Water / Full-Time / Hybrid apply for this job Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career! Job title - Project Manager, Water Job location - Iowa locations; Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City, or Muscatine Job type - Hybrid Requisition ID - 11182 Stanley Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Manager to strengthen our water practice and support municipal clients throughout Iowa. As we continue to expand our presence in Iowas water market, this leadership role will be instrumental in sustaining current client relationships while driving strategic growth across the region. The Project Manager will lead the planning, design, and delivery of water projects for municipal utilities throughout Iowa. This position requires comprehensive oversight of all project phases, from initial planning and design development through construction administration and project closeout. What You Will Be Doing: Qualified candidates must demonstrate the following competencies and consistently perform these essential functions: Project Management Excellence Effectively manage project scope, budget, and schedule across concurrent assignments. Develop comprehensive project plans including detailed instructions, scope of work definitions, level of effort estimates, and accurate man-hour projections. Maintain precise and current project accounting records for all assigned projects. Ensure optimal time management and consistently deliver high-quality work products. Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards. Client Communication and Reporting Conduct professional written or oral project reporting for clients and internal leadership. Provide regular updates on design status, upcoming milestones, project financials, percent completion, and progress tracking. Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communications. Quality Assurance Develop, implement, and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Plans. Ensure all deliverables meet Stanleys quality standards and client expectations. Collaboration and Development Facilitate and lead internal and external project workshops and coordination meetings. Pursue continuing education and professional development aligned with project requirements and team needs. Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Technical Leadership Lead multidisciplinary project teams including civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & controls (I&C) engineers, designers, and CAD technicians. Oversee the development and delivery of diverse water sector projects across Stanleys Water Market. Required Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in either Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering is required. A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with no less than 2 years experience working with project teams as project manager. Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa is required; or must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire date. Previous experience having been in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications. Must have a basic understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) required for the implementation of water/wastewater infrastructure improvements. Must have strong communication skills. Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook. Ideal Candidate: Demonstrate advanced technical competency in civil, municipal, or water/wastewater engineering, with strong foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles. Previous experience having been in responsible charge of designs including for water and wastewater collection, distribution, and/or pumping projects. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. Stanleys Approach to Flexibility While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off! What we offer:Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward. Work-Life Balance. We realize theres more to life than just work. Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave. Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources. Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits. Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more. Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans. 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However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. apply for this job
Stanley Consultants is a global engineering firm that provides planning, design, consulting, construction and management services to clients with complex challenges in power generation and delivery, transportation, water, utility plants, buildings and the environment. Our experts work across markets and geography to collaborate with clients, communities and colleagues and share a passion for complex problem solving. It’s that passion that drives our creativity and innovation, creating bold solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1913, Stanley Consultants has a staff of 1,100 members in 31 offices and has worked in all 50 states, U.S. territories and in 110 countries around the world. Engineering News Record (ENR) magazine ranks Stanley Consultants 22nd in power, 15th in transmission and distribution, 42nd in water supply, 194th in environmental, and 73rd in overall top 500 design firms in the United States. Internationally, ENR ranks Stanley Consultants 129th among the top 225 firms.
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