Stormwater Project Manager

Freese and Nichols; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Stormwater Project Manager in Denton, Texas. In this role, you will lead complex stormwater and flood risk reduction projects, helping communities manage growth and protect property.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a Texas PE license, and over 6 years of experience in stormwater management. Responsibilities include project management, leading technical teams, and mentorship of junior staff.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead floodplain studies and stormwater management plans.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and financial performance.
• Mentor and develop junior staff engineers.

Skills

Stormwater management

Floodplain studies

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical analysis

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 – Denton, Texas

Freese and Nichols is looking for a Stormwater Project Manager in Denton, Texas. As Stormwater Project Manager, you will lead complex stormwater and flood risk reduction projects that help communities manage growth, protect people and property, and plan for long-term resilience.

What You’ll Do

• 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

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.