Senior Project Manager

Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource DesignFreese and Nichols is looking for Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource Design in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, or Palm Coast, Florida. As Sr. Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of water resources design projects that include off-channel reservoirs, large detention basins, stormwater detention, flood risk reduction, and coastal hardening—while helping grow our Florida-market presence through strong client relationships and project performance.What You'll DoLead water resources design projects from planning through final design, reporting, and construction supportDirect and supervise complex studies and investigations, applying advanced techniques and sound engineering judgmentDeliver resilient solutions for off-channel reservoirs, large detention basins, stormwater detention, flood risk reduction, and coastal hardeningManage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality for large, complex projects and teamsCoordinate with clients, client staff, and regulatory agencies to support approvals and successful outcomesGuide and mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff to ensure continuity, consistency, and qualityStay current on existing and pending regulations and related technology to keep designs compliant and forward-lookingSupport growth in Florida through client relationship building, scope development, and proposal supportRequiredB.S. degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) registration8+ years of related experience, including making independent decisions on engineering problems and methodsRecognized technical expertise and ability to apply and extend engineering theories, precepts, and practicesExperience delivering water resources design projects in the Florida market with Florida clientsPreferredExperience with off-channel reservoirs, large detention basins, stormwater detention, flood risk reduction, or coastal hardening projectsExperience developing scopes, fees, contracts, and proposals for large, complex projectsExperience leading QA/QC and project performance for multi-discipline teams (including subs, as applicable)Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and navigating permitting considerationsExperience mentoring and supervising engineers and technical staff across multiple projects