Water/Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

Freese and Nichols • Raleigh, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Project Manager to join its water and wastewater treatment team in the Raleigh, North Carolina office. The role leads multidisciplinary teams through the planning and delivery of major water and wastewater treatment projects, from design through construction. Projects include technically complex municipal treatment systems and may involve advanced technologies such as membrane bioreactors (MBR), reverse osmosis (RO), integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS), and desalination.

The Project Manager oversees technical deliverables and project scope, schedule, and budget; mentors engineers and designers across offices and disciplines; and serves as the primary point of contact for clients. The role also supports proposal development and business development. Freese and Nichols describes a flexible hybrid work environment with up to 40% remote work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or another related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment design and project execution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state; required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex municipal treatment projects.
• Strong organizational skills, leadership presence, and client management ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities from planning through construction.
• Oversee technical deliverables, including process evaluations, design drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers across multiple offices and disciplines.
• Coordinate project scope, schedule, and budget to support high-quality, on-time delivery.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain communication, trust, and long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts on technologies such as MBR, RO, IFAS, and desalination.
• Support proposal development and participate in business development with existing and prospective clients.

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.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with up to 40% remote work.

What This Job Offers

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