Stormwater Project Manager

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Annual bonus

Flexible work environment

Access to company cabins

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. in Denton, Texas is seeking a Stormwater Project Manager. The role involves leading floodplain studies, managing stormwater management plans, and directing teams of engineers and technicians.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a Texas PE license, and extensive experience in stormwater management. Benefits include paid overtime, an annual bonus, and a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in stormwater management and drainage design.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Preferred 8+ years of experience in stormwater management.

Responsibilities

• Lead floodplain studies and stormwater management plans.
• Serve as technical lead using industry tools.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and performance.

Skills

Stormwater management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks ICM

GIS

CAD

Job description

Stormwater Project Manager

Freese and Nichols is looking for a Stormwater Project Manager in Denton, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead floodplain studies, stormwater management plans, watershed master plans, and design of capital improvement projects.
• Serve as technical lead using industry tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, GIS, and CAD.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and financial performance.
• Provide quality control reviews of technical analyses, reports, and design deliverables.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage project scopes, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Lead technical content for proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Plan, direct, and supervise work of engineers, technicians, and other project team members.
• Mentor and develop junior staff engineers while supporting long‑term team capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
• 6+ years of experience in stormwater management and drainage design.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients.
• Preferred 8+ years of experience in stormwater management.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
• Experience leading client‑facing stormwater and flood risk reduction programs.
• Background supporting proposal development and business growth efforts.

Benefits

Besides our comprehensive benefits package, 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 also provide a flexible work environment, including a hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work and an alternative work schedule program giving a day off every other Friday.

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.