Wastewater Project Manager

Project ManagerFreese and Nichols is seeking a proven Project Manager to join our growing water and wastewater treatment team. This position is open to our Atlanta, Colombus, Duluth, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greenville offices. We deliver some of the largest and most technically complex treatment projects in the country—projects that demand strong leadership, sound judgment, and a deep commitment to quality.Our team is at the forefront of innovation and scale. We helped deliver the nation's first direct potable reuse project, are supporting the first municipal-scale seawater desalination facility on the Texas Gulf Coast, and are designing treatment plants with capacities exceeding 350 million gallons per day. As a project manager, you'll guide multidisciplinary teams through the planning and delivery of these transformational systems.What You'll DoManage the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities from planning through constructionOversee the development of technical deliverables, including process evaluations, design drawings, reports, and specificationsLead and mentor a team of engineers and designers across multiple offices and disciplinesCoordinate scope, schedule, and budget to ensure high-quality, on-time project deliveryServe as primary client contact, maintaining communication, trust, and long-term relationshipsCollaborate with subject matter experts on advanced technologies such as MBR, RO, IFAS, and desalinationSupport proposal development and participate in business development with existing and prospective clientsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or other related field8+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment design and project executionProfessional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (required)Demonstrated experience managing complex municipal treatment projectsStrong organizational skills, leadership presence, and client management abilityExcellent written and verbal communication skills