Water Resources Project Manager

Freese and Nichols; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to lead public sector flood risk and mitigation planning and design for Central Texas, preferably in Austin, but open to San Marcos or San Antonio.

You will manage project teams, develop H&H models for site-scale and large-scale projects, ensure quality control of technical deliverables, mentor staff, and support business development and proposals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in stormwater management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (steady, unsteady flow, and 2D), ArcGIS Pro, and the Microsoft office suite.
• Candidate will have strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor project teams performing H&H analysis and preparation of technical reports for diverse projects including open channels, closed conduit systems, drainage master planning and CIPs, detention/retention ponds, mitigation of drainage impacts, and/or regional flood planning.
• Develop H&H models for small (site-scale) and large (HUC-8/HUC-10) scale projects, prepare and maintain project schedules, support tracking of project financials, prepare monthly status reports, and interface with clients.
• Assist project teams as a technical resource and provide quality control reviews of technical deliverables. Mentor less experienced staff.
• Work independently as well as oversee the work of teams of professionals and analysts.
• Support of business development activities, including fostering client relationships, contributing to pursuit planning, and development of proposals.

Skills

Stormwater management

Project leadership

Communication

H&H modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Texas PE license

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS Pro

MS Office

Job description

Freese and Nichols, Inc.(FNI) is currently searching for a highly motivated, passionate and experienced Water Resources Project Manager to join our Central Texas Stormwater Group preferably in Austin, Texas but open to San Marcos or San Antonio. This team member will be responsible for leading projects for public sector clients that span both flood risk and mitigation planning and design.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor project teams performing H&H analysis and preparation of technical reports for diverse projects including open channels, closed conduit systems, drainage master planning and CIPs, detention/retention ponds, mitigation of drainage impacts, and/or regional flood planning.
• Develop H&H models for small (site-scale) and large (HUC-8/HUC-10) scale projects, prepare and maintain project schedules, support tracking of project financials, prepare monthly status reports, and interface with clients.
• Assist project teams as a technical resource and provide quality control reviews of technical deliverables. Mentor less experienced staff.
• Work independently as well as oversee the work of teams of professionals and analysts.
• Support of business development activities, including fostering client relationships, contributing to pursuit planning, and development of proposals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in stormwater management
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with a diverse range of software packages such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (steady, unsteady flow, and 2D), ArcGIS Pro, and the Microsoft office suite
• Candidate will have strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Preferred

• CFM Certification and/or experience in floodplain management practices
• Experience in Central Texas and familiarity with local criteria
• Experience with the preparation of design plans, technical specifications, and opinion of probable construction costs for stormwater infrastructure projects. Experience with permitting.
• Experience with development of FEMA flood studies, LOMRs and CLOMRs.

About Freese And Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve 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.