Freese and Nichols ยท 2 days ago
Senior Project Manager & Technical Leader - Dams and Levees
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expFreese and Nichols is a leading firm in the field of civil engineering, focusing on water resources and heavy civil infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager and Technical Leader to oversee complex dam and levee projects, manage multi-office teams, and mentor staff while advancing technical excellence across the Southeast United States.
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Responsibilities
Lead large, complex dam and levee projects from planning through construction
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality across multi-office teams
Serve as a technical expert in dam and levee engineering, including design, rehabilitation, and risk assessment
Guide technical strategy, innovation, and quality assurance across projects
Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and technicians
Cultivate strong client relationships and lead business development efforts
Collaborate with regional and national leaders to grow the dam and levee practice in the Southeast
Represent the firm in industry forums, technical committees, and conferences
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in engineering of dams, levees, and hydraulic structures
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Proven track record of leading complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams
Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
Demonstrated success in mentoring staff and growing technical practices
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management
Experience with regional clients and regulatory agencies in the Southeast U.S
Active participation in professional organizations related to dam safety and water resources
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico
Flexible work environment
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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President/CEO
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