Water Resources Project Manager

Freese and Nichols

Water resources project manager leading stormwater planning, modeling, and infrastructure design projects for public-sector clients. Mentoring teams and managing flood-risk mitigation deliverables at Freese and Nichols, a planning and engineering firm.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stormwater management, including H&H analysis, project scheduling, and financial tracking. Proven ability to mentor teams, develop technical reports, and maintain client relationships while ensuring quality control in deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years’ Experience In Stormwater ManagementTexas Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseHEC-HMS And HEC-RAS ExperienceCFM CertificationExperience Developing FEMA Flood Studies

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Hard Skills

H&H AnalysisProject SchedulingTechnical Report PreparationDesign Plans PreparationTechnical Specifications DevelopmentOpinions Of Probable Construction CostsPermitting ExperienceFloodplain Management Practices

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganization SkillsTeamwork Skills

Tools & Technologies

HEC-HMSHEC-RASArcGIS ProMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseCFM Certification

Industry Keywords

Stormwater ProjectsCentral TexasHUC-8/HUC-10 Scale ProjectsFEMA Flood StudiesLOMRsCLOMRs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and mentor project teams performing H&H analysis and preparing technical reports for diverse stormwater projects
Develop H&H models for small site-scale and large HUC-8/HUC-10 scale projects
Prepare and maintain project schedules
Support tracking of project financials
Prepare monthly status reports and interface with clients
Serve as a technical resource to project teams
Provide quality control reviews of technical deliverables
Mentor less experienced staff
Work independently and oversee teams of professionals and analysts
Support business development, including fostering client relationships, pursuit planning, and proposal development

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years’ experience in stormwater management
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (steady, unsteady flow, and 2D), ArcGIS Pro, and Microsoft Office suite
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Experience in Central Texas and familiarity with local criteria
Experience preparing design plans, technical specifications, and opinions of probable construction costs for stormwater infrastructure projects
Experience with permitting
Experience developing FEMA flood studies, LOMRs, and CLOMRs
CFM certification and/or experience in floodplain management practices preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work
Alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday