Freese and Nichols

Senior Project Manager – W/WW Master Planning

Freese and Nichols

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Tampa • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead integrated water planning and master planning studies for municipal and county utilities across Florida (water, wastewater, and reuse), from kickoff through closeout.
  • Serve as the client-facing project manager who brings credibility in RFQs and interviews, supported by a portfolio of comparable Florida planning work.
  • Manage hydraulic modeling and planning technical workstreams that support master planning and utility design projects.
  • Coordinate a cross-functional team of local and national technical experts (planning, funding, design, treatment, and more) to deliver the right solution at the right time.
  • Build and maintain relationships that help grow the Florida planning work base, including participation in industry organizations and strategic client engagement.
  • Support business development by shaping capture strategies, writing technical sections, and leading proposal development for integrated planning pursuits.
  • Provide senior technical direction, mentor developing staff, and ensure quality, consistency, and on-time delivery across project teams.
  • Communicate clearly with clients, stakeholders, and regulators, translating technical findings into actionable planning decisions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering degree
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with ability to practice in Florida (or obtain Florida licensure within 6 months)
  • 8+ years of experience, including experience making independent decisions on engineering problems and methods
  • Project management experience delivering hydraulic modeling and/or utility master planning work for water, wastewater, and reuse systems
  • Ability to lead teams and manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality while maintaining clear client communication
Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid overtime for salaried employees
  • Annual bonus
  • Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
  • Flexible work environment with hybrid schedule up to 40% remote
  • Alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday
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Hard Skills & Tools
hydraulic modelingutility master planningproject managementengineering problem solvingtechnical writing
Soft Skills
client communicationteam leadershiprelationship buildingmentoringstrategic engagement
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license