Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a highly motivated Stormwater Project Manager to lead and assist stormwater management projects in our Florida Offices.  The candidate must have a strong background in the modeling of stormwater/water resources infrastructure projects and the preparation of drainage studies and impact analyses as well as construction documents. 

 

Responsible for leading the analysis and preparation of technical reports for diverse projects including open channels, closed conduit systems, drainage master planning, reviews of proposed developments, stormwater pump stations, quality and quantity designs and transportation drainage design.

Responsible for leading the preparation of construction documents for diverse projects including project management, project design, construction specifications, construction cost estimates, bidding assistance and construction services, as needed by the clients.

Regional flood planning, and preparation and review of FEMA flood studies as well as CLOMRs and LOMRs.

Candidate will work independently as well as oversee the work of teams of professionals and analysts, will have strong communication and teamwork skills and will provide direction and mentorship to junior staff. 

Coordinate with and support project teams across FNI’s national offices and serve as a technical lead.

Support the management of small and large-sized projects, prepare and maintain project schedules, track project financials, prepare status reports, and interface with clients. 

Candidate will also provide internal quality control efforts throughout the stormwater practice within areas of their expertise.

Candidate should feel comfortable in client interface, public presentations, and client interactions at all levels of project management. 

Qualifications

8+ years’ experience in stormwater management/stormwater design

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or comparable engineering or applied science degree)

Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license (or the ability to become licensed in Florida within 6 months)

Experience with a diverse range of software packages such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (steady, unsteady flow, and two-dimensional), ICPR 4, ArcGIS ArcMap, and the Microsoft office suite

Local experience and/or working relationships with clients in NE and SW Florida regions, including an understanding of FDEP and WMD criteria and permitting, is a plus

 

Preferred

Experience with advanced H&H modeling software including Infoworks ICM, XP-SWMM, as well as ArcGIS Pro

CFM Certification and/or experience in floodplain management practices

Knowledge of FEMA RiskMap Program, Guidelines and Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping, preliminary and post-preliminary processing, and the Mapping Information Platform (MIP)

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,200+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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