Project Manager - Water Resource Design

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a highly motivated, well-rounded Project Manager in our Water Resources Design Division. This person will sit out of our Dallas or Fort Worth offices. This position requires an experienced engineer to serve as a project manager in the field of water resources and heavy civil projects with an emphasis on dams and levees. You will be responsible for leading site inspections and the analysis, design, and preparation of technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. You will work independently as well as plan and supervise work of teams of professionals and technicians in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Interest and ability to supervise, coach and mentor staff is strongly desired. The position involves client interaction and a commitment to client service. The position also encompasses business development activities, including proposal preparation, client visits, and marketing activities. Primary Responsibilities Lead large, complex water resources and heavy civil projects from planning through delivery Direct and supervise studies, investigations, and designs to ensure continuity, consistency, and quality Define project tasks, assign work, and provide oversight, review, and approval throughout each phase Manage multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, CAD technicians, designers, drafters, scientists, and external consultants Maintain effective communication with clients, client staff, regulatory agencies, and project teams Evaluate design decisions for technical soundness and impact on schedule, budget, and project needs Track project financial performance, prepare monthly status reports, and support design contract implementation Develop and maintain project schedules and quality control plans to deliver timely, technically sound work Qualifications 8+ Years’ Experience in engineering of dams, levees, and hydraulic structures. B.S. degree in Engineering Excellent communication skills – both technical writing and oral. Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a project team and oversee excellent quality of work. Registered Professional Engineer in Texas Preferred: M.S. in Engineering About Freese and Nichols At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values ( L earn continuously, E ngage as family, A ct with integrity, D eliver quality, and S erve 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.

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