Water/Wastewater Conveyance Group Manager

Freese and Nichols • Dallas, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Water/Wastewater Conveyance Group Manager in Dallas or Frisco, Texas. As Water/Wastewater Conveyance Group Manager, you will lead a growing team responsible for project delivery, client development, staff development, and operational performance while helping shape the long-term success of the group.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 7+ years of experience with emphasis in technical design, project management, personnel leadership and management, and organizational leadership
• Proven track record of client service, relationship building, sales, and technical project delivery
• Experience leading teams, managing performance, and developing staff for increasing levels of responsibility
• Ability to guide project and group decisions related to staffing, budget, quality, and client service

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a technical field
• Professional license appropriate for the group’s discipline, such as PE
• Experience in the consulting industry
• Experience supporting strategic pursuits, SOQs, shortlist presentations, and client development initiatives
• Experience serving as a senior advisor, QC reviewer, or technical leader on complex conveyance projects

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day group operations, including project execution, workload planning, hiring, staff development, performance management, and team communication
• Build and strengthen client relationships while guiding opportunity strategy, pipeline management, and strategic pursuits
• Partner with division leadership, Practice Leaders, National Technical Leaders, Account Directors, and Client Reps to support growth initiatives and booking goals
• Develop the group’s annual operating plan, budget, and performance goals, and monitor key indicators tied to utilization, revenue, and overall group health
• Support Project Managers to keep projects on track for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations
• Forecast workload and staffing needs to align team capacity and technical capability with current and future demand
• Promote a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and staff engagement through regular coaching, feedback, and succession planning
• Serve as a senior advisor and QC reviewer while supporting quality management practices and technical excellence across the group

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: Manager