Freese and Nichols · 23 hours ago
Senior Stormwater Project Manager
Houston, Texas
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFreese and Nichols is currently searching for a highly motivated Stormwater Project Manager with a strong technical background to direct and lead stormwater management projects. In this role, you will manage projects through their full lifecycle, ensuring they meet quality expectations and are delivered on time and within budget while also serving as a primary point of contact for clients.
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Responsibilities
Manage, lead, and oversee projects through the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closeout) for design engineering and engineering/construction projects
Manage project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, communications, resources, procurement, and risk management, with accountability for meeting project financial and delivery objectives while optimizing client service and technical quality
Provide independent leadership and oversight for project teams, including engineers, analysts, and technical staff
Coordinate with and support project teams across FNI’s national offices and serve as a technical lead
Provide internal quality control efforts throughout the stormwater practice within areas of their expertise
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, effectively participating in client meetings, public presentations, and interactions with stakeholders at various levels of project management
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in stormwater management
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with a diverse range of software packages such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (steady, unsteady flow, and two-dimensional), ICM, PCSWMM, ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD, and the Microsoft office suite
Demonstrated experience of successfully working with clients in the Houston metropolitan region including Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Engineering, Fort Bend County Drainage District, City of Houston and other municipalities, TxDOT, drainage districts, and levee improvement districts in the region
Experience with leading and coordinating interdisciplinary project teams, including setting expectations, assigning work, and facilitating collaboration among engineers, planners, CAD designers, and other technical staff to achieve project objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interface with clients, contractors and regulatory agencies
Excellent technical writing skills for use in development of engineering reports and studies
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
CFM Certification and/or experience in floodplain management practices
Support business development and client growth efforts, including identifying opportunities, leading pursuits, and collaborating with other practices to expand client relationships
Ability to strategically prioritize work across multiple projects and pursuits while maintaining delivery quality and staff utilization
Active participation in industry, professional, or regional organizations related to stormwater, flood mitigation, or civil infrastructure
Interest in contributing to practice leadership, including staffing strategy, technical standards development, and mentoring future project managers
Benefits
Paid overtime for salaried employees
An annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico
Flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
Alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday
Company
Freese and Nichols
Freese and Nichols, Inc. is a consulting firm offering engineering, architecture, environmental science, construction and planning services.
1001-5000 employees
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