Senior Project Manager & Technical Leader - Dams and Levees

Senior Project Manager And Technical Leader

Freese and Nichols is seeking a highly experienced civil engineer to serve as a Senior Project Manager and Technical Leader in the field of water resources and heavy civil infrastructure, with a specialized focus on dams, levees, and hydraulic structures. This position is ideal for a professional with 15+ years of experience who is passionate about leading complex projects, mentoring staff, and advancing technical excellence across the Southeast United States, including North Carolina, Georgia, and surrounding states.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead large, complex dam and levee projects from planning through construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality across multi-office teams.
• Serve as a technical expert in dam and levee engineering, including design, rehabilitation, and risk assessment.
• Guide technical strategy, innovation, and quality assurance across projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and lead business development efforts.
• Collaborate with regional and national leaders to grow the dam and levee practice in the Southeast.
• Represent the firm in industry forums, technical committees, and conferences.

• 15+ years of experience in engineering of dams, levees, and hydraulic structures.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring staff and growing technical practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management.
• Experience with regional clients and regulatory agencies in the Southeast U.S.
• Active participation in professional organizations related to dam safety and water resources.