Florida Treatment Market Leader

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Tampa, Florida time type:
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JR103368

Freese and Nichols is making a long-term, strategic investment in
** Florida**—and water/wastewater treatment is a major focus area. We are seeking a
** Treatment Market Leader
** to help shape the future of one of the fastest-growing and most technically exciting treatment teams in the country.  This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity for a high-potential engineering leader who wants to grow a market, develop people, and leave a lasting professional legacy. You will play a key role in building Florida into a
** regional design center of excellence for water and wastewater treatment**, while also contributing technical expertise and leadership at a national level across the firm.  Whether you are a seasoned manager or a rising leader ready to step into a broader market role with the right support and mentorship, Freese and Nichols offers the platform, backing, and opportunity to succeed.
** Why This Role Matters**
* ** Florida is booming**:
Rapid population growth is driving some of the nation’s largest and most complex treatment projects.
* ** Unmatched technical challenges**:
Advanced reuse, nutrient removal, coastal resiliency, and regulatory complexity make Florida unlike any other treatment market.
* ** Florida is a strategic priority**:
We are intentionally growing our team in Florida as a long-term regional and national hub for treatment excellence.
* ** High career visibility**:
This role interfaces directly with division, treatment practice, and national technical leadership.
* ** National impact**:
Beyond Florida, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert supporting projects and teams across the country.
** Responsibilities:
**** Market & Growth Leadership
*** Lead treatment-focused client development and sales efforts to support sustainable, long-term growth in Florida.
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with municipal, utility, and regional clients.
* Partner with Division Leadership, Treatment Leaders, and Client Service Leaders on strategic pursuits and market positioning.
* Guide opportunity pipelines, pre-positioning efforts, and pursuit strategies, including SOQs and shortlist interviews.
** Team Leadership & Development
*** Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team aligned with Freese and Nichols’
** LEADS values**.
* Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers and project managers at all career stages.
* Support individual growth through Individual Development Plans, coaching, and succession planning.
* Create an environment where emerging leaders are empowered to grow into greater responsibility.
** Operations & Performance
*** Establish a clear vision and operating plan aligned with FNI’s strategic goals.
* Oversee staffing, utilization, budgeting, and financial performance for the group.
* Monitor key performance indicators and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
* Coordinate closely with other group leaders to support collaboration and work-sharing.
** Project Delivery & Technical Excellence
*** Serve as a senior technical advisor and quality reviewer on complex water and wastewater treatment projects.
* Ensure adherence to FNI’s Quality Management System and technical standards.
* Support national technical initiatives and help advance firmwide treatment expertise.
* Project management responsibilities may be included selectively but are not expected to dominate the role.# Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
* 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater treatment, consulting, or related technical leadership roles.
* Demonstrated success in project delivery, client service, and team leadership.
* Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
* Florida Professional Engineering licensure (or ability to obtain in 6 months).
** Preferred Experience
*** Experience leading or contributing to market or practice growth initiatives.
* Familiarity with large, complex municipal treatment projects.
* Interest in mentoring and developing future leaders.
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