Freese and Nichols · 11 hours ago
Sr. Project Manager – W/WW Transmission and Utilities
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFreese and Nichols is seeking a Sr. Project Manager – W/WW Transmission and Utilities. The role involves leading and delivering high-quality W/WW Transmission and Utilities projects while growing the company's presence in Jacksonville through strong client relationships and effective project management.
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Responsibilities
Build and grow Freese and Nichols’ Jacksonville-area W/WW Transmission and Utilities presence by strengthening local client relationships, leading pursuits, and converting opportunities into deliverable work
Serve as senior project manager on W/WW Transmission and Utilities projects, leading scope, schedule, budget, and delivery from start to finish
Partner with municipal clients as a trusted advisor by listening first, aligning solutions to their needs, and staying closely connected throughout delivery
Lead multi-disciplinary project teams by setting clear expectations, delegating effectively, and coaching engineers, designers, and technicians to deliver strong results
Oversee quality by guiding technical approaches, reviewing key deliverables, and ensuring work meets firm standards and client expectations
Direct complex studies, evaluations, and design efforts; synthesize findings into clear recommendations and reports
Stay current on applicable regulations, emerging technology, and delivery best practices, then connect those insights to client needs and team execution
Coordinate with leaders across practices to bring the right expertise to Jacksonville opportunities and grow long-term client accounts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or related)
Professional Engineer (PE) license; Florida PE or ability to obtain Florida licensure
8+ years of progressive engineering experience, including independent technical decision-making and complex project leadership
Experience leading W/WW Transmission and Utilities projects for municipal or public-sector clients
Demonstrated ability to develop and grow client relationships in the Jacksonville/Northeast Florida market (seller-doer mindset)
Preferred
Established involvement in industry and community organizations (for example, AWWA, FWEA, ASCE)
Experience supporting both W/WW Transmission and Utilities and W/WW treatment pursuits/delivery in the Florida market
Track record of winning and delivering work through on-call programs and/or repeat municipal clients
Experience building a new office presence or expanding a geographic market with a strong delivery backbone
Experience mentoring project managers and developing team capability across a portfolio of work
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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President/CEO
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