Transmissions and Utilities Project Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
- At least 10 years of experience designing water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, and large and small diameter pipelines.
- A Professional Engineer license in Texas.
- Manage projects through the study, design, and construction phases of water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, stormwater pump stations, large diameter pipelines, and utility work.
- Serve as the primary client contact and advise and inform clients regarding project status and schedule.
- Communicate with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, partner firms, and the community or technical groups whose work or interests are related to the project.
- Perform and direct complex studies and investigations and prepare reports of findings.
- Select equipment and materials for projects and approve manufacturers' shop drawings of these items.
- Coordinate phases of work to ensure completion within established time and budgetary constraints.
- Advise the Construction Manager of questions or problems that arise during construction.
- Direct assignments, schedule work, and provide technical oversight for project staff, including engineers, technicians, designers, drafters, and field representatives.
- Review progress to provide continuity, conformity, and quality.
- Check the calculations of others and seal drawings and reports.
- Maintain and expand technical capabilities to ensure that projects use state-of-the-art technology.
About the company
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.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fort Worth, TX
Founded
1894
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What believers are saying
- Further study receives funding: its tuition programme reimburses college tuition, fees and required books up to $15,000.
- Parental leave covers different caregivers: its policy specifies four paid weeks for primary caregivers and two for secondary caregivers.
- Learning has an internal university: Freese and Nichols University teaches topics from presentation skills to 3D modelling.
What critics are saying
- Licensure is required promptly: hydraulic modelers need a PE licence or a passed exam with licensure obtainable within a year.
- Hybrid schedules retain in-person time: the transportation-inspector posting describes remote work for up to 40% of the schedule.
- Field science is physically demanding: the Oklahoma role includes inclement weather, strenuous conditions and lifting more than 50 pounds.
What makes Freese and Nichols unique
- Ownership stays with employees: the firm explicitly describes itself as employee-owned and privately held.
- Construction oversight uses dedicated platforms: its Oklahoma City inspector vacancy requires proficiency in systems such as FNI Manager.
- Environmental work includes contaminated land: its scientist vacancy covers subsurface investigations and risk-based environmental cleanups.
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