W/WW Master Planning Project Manager

Freese and Nichols • Austin, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Water/Wastewater Master Planning Project Manager in Austin, Texas. The role manages and leads technical tasks and projects and supports business development, including proposal development, for water and wastewater master planning, hydraulic modeling, and asset management projects.

The Project Manager leads project teams conducting municipal water and wastewater studies, provides technical expertise and guidance, delegates work to production staff, and reviews deliverables. The role also works with utilities to address complex issues and recommend actionable improvements, builds trusted advisor relationships with internal and external clients, and leads technical development of proposals and statements of qualification.

The position is based in a hybrid work environment, with up to 40% remote work. Freese and Nichols describes its culture through its LEADS values: Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always. The company has more than 1,400 employees and has been planning and designing community infrastructure for more than 130 years.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.
• At least 4 years of related water and wastewater utility or consulting experience.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise with hydraulic modeling software, such as Autodesk/Innovyze products (InfoWater Pro, InfoWorks ICM/WS, H2OSURGE) and/or Bentley products (SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, Hammer).
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including ESRI ArcPro and/or ArcGIS Online.
• Experience with asset management software, such as Autodesk/Innovyze products (Info360 Asset, InfoAsset Manager), IBM Maximo, or Trimble Cityworks/Utility Maintain.
• Experience in client development, sales/marketing, and proposal development.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead technical tasks and projects in water/wastewater master planning, hydraulic modeling, and asset management.
• Support business development activities, including proposal development.
• Lead multiple project teams for municipal water and wastewater studies, including master plans, water distribution and sewer collection system hydraulic modeling, water quality modeling, condition assessments and asset management programs, impact fees, and capital improvements plans.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams.
• Delegate work to production staff and review deliverables.
• Work with utilities to solve complex issues and recommend actionable improvements.
• Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with internal and external clients.
• Lead technical development of proposals and statements of qualification (SOQs).

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.
• Hybrid work schedule with up to 40% remote work.

What This Job Offers

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