Senior Water/Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

Freese and Nichols

Senior Water Treatment Project Manager overseeing sustainable water, wastewater, reuse, and resource recovery infrastructure projects. Managing multidisciplinary teams, designs, construction administration, and client relationships.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeFort Worth • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in water and wastewater treatment project management, including process evaluation, design, and construction. Possesses strong communication and presentation skills essential for client and regulatory agency interactions.

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Water Treatment Project ManagementWastewater Treatment Project ManagementCivil Engineering DegreeTexas Professional Engineer LicenseProcess Design Expertise

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Hard Skills

Water Process DesignPlant Process EvaluationConstruction AdministrationTechnical Report PreparationMulti-Discipline Project Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsSales Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Texas Professional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

Water/Wastewater TreatmentResource RecoveryConstruction ContractsRegulatory Agency InteractionTechnical Specifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with internal and external clients and representatives of local, state and federal regulatory agencies
Serve as senior project manager and contribute to business growth in the water/wastewater treatment field
Oversee analysis, design, construction administration, and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications
Manage water treatment, wastewater treatment, reuse, and resource recovery facility projects
Manage project teams and coordinate workload and sales efforts of internal teams
Manage complex, multi-discipline treatment plant projects
Apply technical expertise in water process design and civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical treatment plant design
Conduct treatment process studies
Manage construction contracts and administration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
10+ years of related water and wastewater treatment experience, with emphasis on plant process evaluation, design and construction
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation and sales skills
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to become licensed in Texas within 6 months

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