Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource Design

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

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource Design in Tampa, Florida. In this role, you will lead the delivery of complex water resources design projects including reservoirs and stormwater management while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a B.S. in Engineering, PE registration, and 8+ years of experience in the Florida market. Strong project management and client relationship skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience in engineering.
• Recognized technical expertise in engineering theories.
• Experience delivering water resources projects in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources design projects from planning to construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
• Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering judgment

Project management

Client relationship building

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

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

• 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

• 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

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.