Hybrid Senior PM, Water & Wastewater Transmission

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Sr. Project Manager – W/WW Transmission and Utilities in Jacksonville, FL.

This role focuses on growing the Jacksonville presence by strengthening client relationships and leading high-quality W/WW projects from concept through delivery. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and team performance, guiding engineers and designers while maintaining compliance with firm standards and municipal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or related).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; Florida PE or ability to obtain Florida licensure.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, including independent technical decision-making and complex project leadership.
• Experience leading W/WW Transmission and Utilities projects for municipal or public-sector clients.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and grow client relationships in the Jacksonville/Northeast Florida market (seller-doer mindset).

Responsibilities

• Build and grow Jacksonville-area W/WW Transmission and Utilities presence by strengthening local client relationships, leading pursuits, and converting opportunities into deliverable work.
• Serve as senior project manager on W/WW Transmission and Utilities projects, leading scope, schedule, budget, and delivery from start to finish.
• Partner with municipal clients as a trusted advisor by listening first, aligning solutions to their needs, and staying closely connected throughout delivery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams by setting clear expectations, delegating effectively, and coaching engineers, designers, and technicians to deliver strong results.
• Oversee quality by guiding technical approaches, reviewing key deliverables, and ensuring work meets firm standards and client expectations.
• Direct complex studies, evaluations, and design efforts; synthesize findings into clear recommendations and reports.
• Stay current on applicable regulations, emerging technology, and delivery best practices, then connect those insights to client needs and team execution.
• Coordinate with leaders across practices to bring the right expertise to Jacksonville opportunities and grow long-term client accounts.

Skills

PE license

8+ years experience

seller-doer mindset

leadership of W/WW projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or related)

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Sr. Project Manager – W/WW Transmission and Utilities in Jacksonville, FL.

This role focuses on growing the Jacksonville presence by strengthening client relationships and leading high-quality W/WW projects from concept through delivery. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and team performance, guiding engineers and designers while maintaining compliance with firm standards and municipal requirements.