Water Resources and Stormwater Manager (New Orleans)

Water Resources Design And Stormwater Manager

Freese and Nichols is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Water Resources Design And Stormwater Manager to lead our LaFayette and New Orleans staff from the New Orleans Office. This leader will play a key role in driving the success of our multiple-disciplinary coastal resiliency team of heavy civil, coastal, and stormwater engineering staff. The role focuses on delivering high-quality projects, cultivating strong relationships internally and externally, and advancing our strategic vision for water resource design, coastal engineering, and stormwater management. You will have a leadership role in developing business in the region and maintaining long term sustainable relationships.

About Freese and Nichols : At Freese and Nichols, we're more than just engineers and scientists. We're a legacy of innovation, collaboration, and excellence with over 130 years of impact. Named a Great Place to Work for the 8th consecutive year, we're committed to nurturing professional growth through structured career paths, leadership development, and mentoring. Join a team where your contributions matter and your future is our priority.

Your Impact : Your leadership will directly impact the development of coastal resiliency infrastructure shaping communities and improving lives through innovative planning and design.

Key Responsibilities : Growth and Project Delivery

• Work with the Group Manager and respective Practice Leader(s) and National Technical Leader(s) to implement practice growth and national technical excellence goals.
• Develop and maintain client relationships (including internal clients) and manage sales activities to support the long-term health and growth of the team. Achieve sales goals deployed to the team by the Group Manager or in the amount required for the long-term health of the team.
• Achieve sales and profitability goals deployed to the team by the Division and Practice to support the long-term Louisiana Business Plan.

Leadership, Management, and Collaboration

Staff Recruitment, Development, and Technical Excellence

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :