Water/Wastewater Conveyance Project Manager

Freese and Nichols is searching for a Conveyance Engineering Project Manager in Atlanta or Columbus, Georgia—where you will take command of complex projects from concept to completion, providing expert project management and technical leadership during studies, design, and construction phases. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering water and sewer distribution and collection system piping and pump station projects—empowering communities, working closely with talented multidisciplinary teams, and shaping the future of regional water infrastructure through innovative solutions and hands-on technical oversight in a vibrant, growth-oriented environment that celebrates collaboration, professional growth, and lasting community impact.Plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects using earned value management principlesProvide 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 reportsAbility to work independently and mentor junior staffMaintain effective communication with clients, clients’ staff, regulatory agencies and within project teamsParticipate 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 clientsQualifications6+ years’ experience in water/wastewater engineering and project managementBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to become registered within 6 monthsDemonstrated technical proficiency in hydraulics, industry standards, etc.Excellent written and oral communication skillsAbout Freese and NicholsAt 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.#LI-Hybrid SummaryLocation: Atlanta, Georgia; Columbus, GeorgiaType: Full time