Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource Design

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Annual bonus

Remote work up to 40%

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. seeks a Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource Design to lead Florida water resources projects, including off-channel reservoirs, large detention basins, stormwater detention, flood risk reduction, and coastal hardening.

The role involves managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and QA/QC for multi-discipline teams, mentoring engineers, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and ensuring designs meet current and upcoming regulations while growing our Florida presence.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering required.
• PE registration required.
• 8+ years of related experience in water resources design for Florida market.

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 engineering judgment.
• Deliver resilient solutions for reservoirs, 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 outcomes.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and staff to ensure continuity and quality.
• Stay current on regulations and technology to keep designs compliant and forward-looking.
• Support growth in Florida through client relationships and proposals.

Skills

Water resources design

Project management

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Freese and Nichols is looking for Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource Design in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, or Palm Coast, Florida. As Sr. Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of water resources design projects that include off-channel reservoirs, large detention basins, stormwater detention, flood risk reduction, and coastal hardening—while helping grow our Florida-market presence through strong client relationships and project performance.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Qualifications

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

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values ( L earn continuously, E ngage as family, A ct with integrity, D eliver quality, and S erve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

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.

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