Freese and Nichols · 4 hours ago
Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource Design
Tampa, Florida
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFreese and Nichols is looking for a Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource Design to lead the delivery of water resources design projects. The role involves managing complex projects, coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies, and mentoring engineering staff to ensure quality and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Lead water resources design projects from planning through final design, reporting, and construction support
Direct and supervise complex studies and investigations, applying advanced techniques and sound engineering judgment
Deliver resilient solutions for off-channel reservoirs, large detention basins, stormwater detention, flood risk reduction, and coastal hardening
Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality for large, complex projects and teams
Coordinate with clients, client staff, and regulatory agencies to support approvals and successful outcomes
Guide and mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff to ensure continuity, consistency, and quality
Stay current on existing and pending regulations and related technology to keep designs compliant and forward-looking
Support growth in Florida through client relationship building, scope development, and proposal support
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) registration
8+ years of related experience, including making independent decisions on engineering problems and methods
Recognized technical expertise and ability to apply and extend engineering theories, precepts, and practices
Experience delivering water resources design projects in the Florida market with Florida clients
Preferred
Experience with off-channel reservoirs, large detention basins, stormwater detention, flood risk reduction, or coastal hardening projects
Experience developing scopes, fees, contracts, and proposals for large, complex projects
Experience leading QA/QC and project performance for multi-discipline teams (including subs, as applicable)
Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and navigating permitting considerations
Experience mentoring and supervising engineers and technical staff across multiple projects
Benefits
Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
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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