Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource Design
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Water Management
Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource Design
Freese and Nichols is looking for Sr. Project Manager – Water Resource Design in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, or Palm Coast, Florida. As Sr. Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of water resources design projects that include off-channel reservoirs, large detention basins, stormwater detention, flood risk reduction, and coastal hardening—while helping grow our Florida-market presence through strong client relationships and project performance.
WhatYou'll Do
Lead water resources design projects from planning through final design, reporting, and construction support
Direct and supervise complex studies and investigations, applying advanced techniques and sound engineering judgment
Deliver resilient solutions for off-channel reservoirs, large detention basins, stormwater detention, flood risk reduction, and coastal hardening
Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality for large, complex projects and teams
Coordinate with clients, client staff, and regulatory agencies to support approvals and successful outcomes
Guide and mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff to ensure continuity, consistency, and quality
Stay current on existing and pending regulations and related technology to keep designs compliant and forward-looking
Support growth in Florida through client relationship building, scope development, and proposal support
RequiredB.S. degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) registration
8+ years of related experience, including making independent decisions on engineering problems and methods
Recognized technical expertise and ability to apply and extend engineering theories, precepts, and practices
Experience delivering water resources design projects in the Florida market with Florida clients
PreferredExperience with off-channel reservoirs, large detention basins, stormwater detention, flood risk reduction, or coastal hardening projects
Experience developing scopes, fees, contracts, and proposals for large, complex projects
Experience leading QA/QC and project performance for multi-discipline teams (including subs, as applicable)
Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and navigating permitting considerations
Experience mentoring and supervising engineers and technical staff across multiple projects
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