Water/Wastewater Treatment Senior Project Manager
Freese and Nichols
Water/Wastewater Treatment Senior Project Manager
Freese and Nichols
Designs and plans water systems and civil infrastructure
Freese and Nichols is making a long-term, strategic investment inour Central PlainsDivision,andourtreatmentpracticeis a major focus area.We are seeking aTreatmentSenior Project Managerto helplead andshape the future of one of thefastest-growingand most technically excitingmarkets in the countryforwater and wastewater treatment.
As theTreatmentSenior Project Manager, you will guide the growth, performance, and culture of our treatment group while helping advance Freese and Nichols’ national treatment practice.
We are opento high-potential leaderswho may not have held a formalmanagertitle butdemonstratethe right leadership DNA, technicalcapabilities,integrity,and desire to grow into a broader role
Why This Role Matters
Central Plains is booming: Rapid population growth is driving some of the nation’s largest and most complex treatment projects.
High career visibility: This role interfaces directly with division,treatmentpractice, and national technical leadership.
National impact: Beyond this area,you’llserve as a subject matter expert supporting projects and teams across the country.
Key Responsibilities
TheTreatmentSenior Project Manager will oversee the analysis, design, construction administration, and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for various water/wastewater treatment,reuseand resource recovery facility projects.
The individual must have proven skills in managing complex, multi-discipline treatment plant projects and teams. Experience with projects in the $1M+ fee range is a plus.
Must have a mix of technical experience including but not limited to water and wastewater process design, an understanding of treatment plant civil/structural/mechanical/electrical design, treatment process studies, and construction contract administration and management.
Must have a demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Must have a proven ability to build andmaintaintrusted advisor relationships with clients, both internal and external, as well as representatives of local,stateand federal regulatoryand resourceagencies.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineeringwith an emphasis on Environmental Engineering isrequired.
Master’s degree in Environmental Engineeringis desired.
10+ years of related water and wastewater treatment experience with emphasis on plant process evaluation,designand construction
Strong communicationskills, written and verbal, and strong presentation and sales skillsneeded.
Oklahoma, Kansas, or Arkansas Professional Engineer (PE) license (or the ability to become licensed within 6months.)
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.
We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.
Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.
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Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Designs and plans water systems and civil infrastructure
Freese and Nichols is an engineering, planning and consulting firm that develops infrastructure projects for public and private clients across the United States. Its work covers water supply, water and wastewater systems, transportation, flood resilience and the built environment. The firm combines engineering with architecture, urban planning, environmental science and construction management to support projects from early studies through delivery. It also advises infrastructure owners on asset management, financial strategies and the use of data in operating their systems. Founded in 1894, Freese and Nichols is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
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