Freese and Nichols · 19 hours ago
Sr. Project Manager – W/WW Master Planning
Orlando, Florida
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFreese and Nichols is seeking a Sr. Project Manager – W/WW Master Planning in Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville, Florida. You’ll lead integrated water planning and master planning efforts for municipal and county utilities and help expand our Florida planning presence by bringing credibility, relationships, and strong project delivery.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a 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
Preferred
Established relationships and strong reputation with Florida municipal and county utility clients
Experience leading integrated water planning efforts that combine planning, modeling, and phased capital program development
Hands-on experience with hydraulic modeling tools (Autodesk, Bentley, and/or Aquanuity platforms)
Experience integrating GIS data into planning and modeling workflows
Experience supporting pursuits (RFQs/RFPs) and helping grow a planning program through strategic client engagement
Benefits
Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
Flexible work environment
Hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
Alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday
Company
Freese and Nichols
Freese and Nichols, Inc. is a consulting firm offering engineering, architecture, environmental science, construction and planning services.
1001-5000 employees
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