National Technical Leader – Integrated Planning

Freese and Nichols • Duluth, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a National Technical Leader – Integrated Planning to set the technical direction for the Urban Planning + Design, Water/Wastewater Master Planning, and Water Resources Planning practices. This role involves strengthening consistency and quality by developing standards, tools, and training. A key aspect is leading the growth of Integrated Planning capabilities to meet client needs for economic development and quality of life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience with recognized ability to lead others, deliver complex projects, and develop technical approaches for proposals
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to achieve results
• Recognized technical expert in a specific service or discipline within Transportation

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience developing and implementing practice-wide standards, processes, and tools
• Experience building technical training programs and supporting long-term capability development
• Experience serving as a senior advisor and/or quality control reviewer on complex work
• Experience presenting at conferences and engaging with technical committees and industry groups

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Urban Planning + Design, Water/Wastewater Planning, and Water Resource Planning Practice Leaders to align market needs with internal capabilities, strengths, and gaps
• Set and communicate technical direction that supports consistent delivery across teams and offices
• Develop, maintain, and implement practice standards, processes, and tools to improve quality and consistency
• Coordinate quality leadership across the practice, including senior advisors, quality control reviewers, and group technical leaders
• Build and drive technical training and development pathways from onboarding through advanced practice expertise
• Sponsor and advance innovation and R&D efforts that improve how work is delivered
• Collaborate on applied technology enablement (e.g., virtual design and construction, GIS/geospatial data, AI and emerging tools) to support delivery needs
• Support technical elements of strategic pursuits, including technical approaches, resourcing, and proposal reviews
• Lead the firm’s growth of Integrated Planning capabilities to deliver customized solutions for our local clients (cities and counties).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior