Water Resource Planning Project Manager

Primary Responsibilities :

The project manager will be responsible for leading the analysis and technical reports for water resource planning projects related to water availability, demand projection, strategy development.

This work will include water demand analysis, supply reliability analysis, surface and groundwater modeling, project conceptualization and cost estimation, evaluation of environmental impacts, climate resiliency, and client and stakeholder engagement.

• Candidate will work independently as well as oversee the work of teams of professionals.
• The position includes a high degree of client interaction and a commitment to client service as well as the ability to collaborate with senior management on vision and leadership of overall engineering processed and strategy.
• The role also encompasses business development activities including client service, proposal preparation, and marketing activities.

Qualifications

Required Skills / Qualifications :

• Experience with surface water and / or groundwater modeling, data analysis, and project cost estimating.
• Strong writing and teamwork skills as well as project and team management experience.
• Experience in managing small and large-sized projects, preparing and maintaining project schedules, tracking project financials, and preparing status reports.
• Experience in client management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or comparable engineering or applied science degree.
• 6+ years related experience.
• Experience working with virtual teams across state and national geographies.
• Professional engineer registration or the ability to become licensed within six months.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications :

• Demonstrated experience of successfully working with water supply clients.
• Familiarity with integrated water resource planning concepts including the comprehensive management of water, wastewater, and stormwater resources.
• Experience in climate resiliency planning as it relates to the availability of existing and future water supplies.
• Experience in state and regional water planning.
• Capability in adapting programming and data management skills for technical problem-solving.
• Experience with water rights accounting and modeling

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs : developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work.

Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States.