Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, a premier engineering firm, seeks a Team Lead/Senior Project Manager for their Denver office to lead Water/Wastewater Infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years experience, strong client relationship skills, and a Civil Engineering degree to help shape vital community projects. Join a collaborative team that values quality, service, and innovation.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Paid parental leave

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Water/Wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of engineering theories and practices.
• Professional Engineer Registration in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Lead Senior Project Manager for water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Develop relationships with key client accounts within the region.
• Supervise and support development of engineers and support staff.

Skills

Client development

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Apply locations Denver, Colorado time type Full time posted on Posted 26 Days Ago job requisition id JR102545

Freese and Nichols is searching for a Team Lead/Senior Project Manager to join our Denver, CO office. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our growing team and serve in a doer-seller role focused on our Water/Wastewater Infrastructure pursuits and execute project delivery with our nationally-recognized technical teams. You will be a key part of our leadership team in Colorado to establish client accounts and partner with clients to develop projects and opportunities.

Expertise with one or more of the following related to Water/Wastewater Infrastructure:

• Transmission & Utilities – W/WW systems with conveyance and collection including large diameter pipelines, l ift stations, pump stations and intakes and storage tanks.

• Master Planning – W/WW master plans, water distribution and sewer collection system hydraulic modeling, water quality modeling in distribution systems and asset management.

• Treatment – P lant process evaluation, design, and construction of municipal water or wastewater treatment plants including reuse

Typical projects include project management and technical oversight for studies, design, and construction phase services for water/sewer distribution/collection system conveyance, pump/lift stations, treatment plants and climate resiliency/sustainability projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Senior Project Manager for water/wastewater infrastructure projects

• Serve as Senior Advisor and technical oversight on water/wastewater infrastructure projects.

• Develop relationships with identified key and strategic client accounts within the region

• Supervise and support development of engineers, technicians, designers, and drafting personnel on projects

• Stay updated on regulations and technological advancements

• Participate with our leadership team in developing and implementing Freese and Nichols business development strategies

• Serve in multiple client representative roles

• Coordinate, assist and attend client events, meetings and conferences

• Prepare, attend and participate in business development presentations such as lunch and learns, brown bags and trainings

• Represent Freese and Nichols through involvement in related industry professional organizations and/or community leadership roles

• Develop teaming strategies for specific opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

• 15+ years of related to Water and/or Wastewater infrastructure projects (Treatment, Conveyance Systems, and/or Master Planning)

• Must be familiar with advanced techniques and the modification and extension of engineering theories, precepts, and practices

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Must possess experience of client development/sales, specifically being a leader of developing client relationships and leading a team with a larger engineering consultant team/firm (regional and company-wide).

• Professional Engineer Registration in Colorado

The annual salary range for this position is $134,200 - $215,895.90 and is dependent on candidate's qualifications as compared to minimum and preferred requirements.Exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay at a straight-time hourly rate for any hours over forty (40) hours per week.Employees are eligible for annual bonuses and amounts are determined by company profitability and growth, and for employees at higher compensation grades, group and personal performance are also considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, healthcare advisory services, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, health reimbursement account, family and medical leave, short-term medial leave/short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) matching, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, legal/ID shield, tuition reimbursement program, employee assistance program, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, travel assistance, pet insurance, access to company cabins and partner discounts. For more information, see the benefits section of our web site .

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 https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/ ), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. 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 https://www.freese.com/careers/ .

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.

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About Us

Join Freese and Nichols and make something meaningful every day.

Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects.