Freese and Nichols Inc

Water Resources Project Manager

Freese and Nichols Inc$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years' experience in stormwater management
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Familiarity with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS Pro, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor project teams in H&H analysis and technical report preparation
  • Develop H&H models for site-scale and large projects, ensuring timely project schedules
  • Support financial tracking and prepare monthly status reports for ongoing projects
  • Provide quality control and technical assistance, mentoring junior staff
  • Engage in business development, building client relationships, and contributing to proposals

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement
  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship
  • Involvement in diverse public sector projects
  • Impactful work contributing to community flood risk management
  • Exposure to multiple aspects of water resource management
Full Job Description
Water Resources Project Manager to join our Central Texas Stormwater Group preferably in Austin, Texas but open to San Marcos or San Antonio. This team member will be responsible for leading projects for public sector clients that span both flood risk and mitigation planning and design.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Manage and mentor project teams performing H&H analysis and preparation of technical reports for diverse projects including open channels, closed conduit systems, drainage master planning and CIPs, detention/retention ponds, mitigation of drainage impacts, and/or regional flood planning.
  • Develop H&H models for small (site-scale) and large (HUC-8/HUC-10) scale projects, prepare and maintain project schedules, support tracking of project financials, prepare monthly status reports, and interface with clients.
  • Assist project teams as a technical resource and provide quality control reviews of technical deliverables. Mentor less experienced staff.
  • Work independently as well as oversee the work of teams of professionals and analysts.
  • Support of business development activities, including fostering client relationships, contributing to pursuit planning, and development of proposals.


Qualifications

  • 10+ years' experience in stormwater management
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience with a diverse range of software packages such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (steady, unsteady flow, and 2D), ArcGIS Pro, and the Microsoft office suite
  • Candidate will have strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Preferred
  • CFM Certification and/or experience in floodplain management practices
  • Experience in Central Texas and familiarity with local criteria
  • Experience with the preparation of design plans, technical specifications, and opinion of probable construction costs for stormwater infrastructure projects. Experience with permitting.
  • Experience with development of FEMA flood studies, LOMRs and CLOMRs.


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