Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a Sr. Water/Wastewater Project Manager for water infrastructure engineering projects in Charlotte, Raleigh and Winston Salem, North Carolina or Atlanta and Duluth, Georgia. Typical projects include project management and technical oversight for studies, design, and construction phase services for water/sewer treatment plant projects.

• Serve as senior project manager for water and wastewater treatment plant projects

• Plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects using earned value management principles

• Provide supervision of multi-discipline teams of engineers, engineering technicians, GIS analysts, designers, CAD staff, sub-consultants, etc. Coordinate assigned work to ensure continuity, consistency, quality and on-time delivery.

• Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff

• Maintain effective communication with client, client’s staff, regulatory agencies and within project teams

• Participate in business development activities including engineering scope and fee preparation, proposal preparation, and marketing activities.  Also, interaction and a commitment to client service for both internal and external clients

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management for traditional design bid build and alternative  (e.g. CMAR, Design-Build,) capital project delivery approaches.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering required, Master's in Environmental, preferred

• North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to become registered within 6 months

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in hydraulics, water/wastewater treatment, industry standards, etc.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a project team and oversee excellent quality of work on time and on budget

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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