Sr. Project Manager – Water, Wastewater, and Reuse Master Planning

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to lead integrated water and master planning efforts in Florida. This role involves managing hydraulic modeling and planning studies, client communication, and supporting business development strategies.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, a PE license in Florida, and strong project management skills. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering quality solutions to municipal and county utilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management, including hydraulic modeling.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with ability to practice in Florida.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic modeling tools and GIS data integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated water planning studies for municipal and county utilities.
• Manage hydraulic modeling workstreams and client communication.
• Support business development and proposal development for planning pursuits.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Hydraulic modeling

Lead teams

Strategic client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

Aquanuity platforms

Job description

Sr. Project Manager – W/WW Master Planning

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Sr. Project Manager – W/WW Master Planning in Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville, Florida. You’ll lead integrated water planning and master planning efforts for municipal and county utilities and help expand our Florida planning presence by bringing credibility, relationships, and strong project delivery.

What You’ll Do

Lead integrated water planning and master planning studies for municipal and county utilities across Florida (water, wastewater, and reuse), from kickoff through closeout. Serve as the client‑facing project manager who brings credibility in RFQs and interviews, supported by a portfolio of comparable Florida planning work. Manage hydraulic modeling and planning technical workstreams that support master planning and utility design projects. Coordinate a cross‑functional team of local and national technical experts (planning, funding, design, treatment, and more) to deliver the right solution at the right time. Build and maintain relationships that help grow the Florida planning work base, including participation in industry organizations and strategic client engagement. Support business development by shaping capture strategies, writing technical sections, and leading proposal development for integrated planning pursuits. Provide senior technical direction, mentor developing staff, and ensure quality, consistency, and on‑time delivery across project teams. Communicate clearly with clients, stakeholders, and regulators, translating technical findings into actionable planning decisions.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering degree
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with ability to practice in Florida (or obtain Florida licensure within 6 months)
• 8+ years of experience, including experience making independent decisions on engineering problems and methods
• Project management experience delivering hydraulic modeling and/or utility master planning work for water, wastewater, and reuse systems
• Ability to lead teams and manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality while maintaining clear client communication
• Established relationships and strong reputation with Florida municipal and county utility clients (preferred)
• Experience leading integrated water planning efforts that combine planning, modeling, and phased capital program development
• Hands‑on experience with hydraulic modeling tools (Autodesk, Bentley, and/or Aquanuity platforms)
• Experience integrating GIS data into planning and modeling workflows
• Experience supporting pursuits (RFQs/RFPs) and helping grow a planning program through strategic client engagement

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.