Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Freese and Nichols; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols is looking for a Transmission and Utilities Senior Project Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina, to oversee transformative water infrastructure projects. This role requires expertise in managing all project phases, including studies, design, and construction, with a focus on water and sewer systems.

Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of relevant experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and strong project management skills. Join us to lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to sustainable water infrastructure solutions in growing communities.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management.
• Strong technical proficiency in hydraulics and industry standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for water/sewer distribution and treatment plant systems.
• Plan and control projects using earned value management principles.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise multi-discipline teams.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Water/wastewater engineering

Project management

Hydraulics

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Transmission and Utilities Senior Project Manager to lead transformative water infrastructure projects from our Charlotte, North Carolina office. This pivotal role commands your expertise in project management and technical oversight throughout all phases—studies, design, and construction—focused on advancing water and sewer distribution systems, collection piping, and pump stations, with a strong emphasis on innovative design-build and collaborative project delivery methods. Join us to drive impactful solutions, lead diverse multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure in thriving communities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior project manager for water/sewer distribution/collection system piping, pump stations, and treatment plant projects
• Plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects using earned value management principles
• Provide supervision of multi-discipline teams of engineers, engineering technicians, GIS analysts, designers, CAD staff, sub-consultants, etc. Coordinate assigned work to ensure continuity, consistency, and quality.
• Design and review calculations of others and seal drawings and reports
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff
• Maintain effective communication with client, client’s staff, regulatory agencies and within project teams
• Participate in business development activities including engineering scope and fee preparation, proposal preparation, and marketing activities. Also, interaction and a commitment to client service for both internal and external clients

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to become registered within 6 months
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in hydraulics, industry standards, etc.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a project team and oversee excellent quality of work
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in design-build and collaborative project delivery
• 15+ years' experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management

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.