About the role

The Project Manager will oversee the study, design, and construction phases of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. They are responsible for serving as the primary client contact, managing project budgets and schedules, and providing technical oversight to project staff.

What they look for

Project management Water pump station design Wastewater lift station design Pipeline design Stormwater pump station design Utility work Regulatory compliance Technical oversight Construction management Budget management Engineering design Quality assurance Client relations Infrastructure planning

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering and possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas. A minimum of 10 years of experience in the design of pump stations and large diameter pipelines is required.

Benefits

Paid overtime Annual bonus Company cabins Flexible work environment Alternative work schedule

Full description

Job Description

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for Water/Wastewater Transmissions and Utilities Project Manager in our Fort Worth, Texas office. As Water/Wastewater Pipeline and Pump Station Project Manager you will manage projects through study, design and construction phases of water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, stormwater pump stations, large diameter pipelines and utility work.

Serving as primary client contact, advising and informing them regarding project status and schedule

Communicating with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, partner firms, whose work or services are related to the project and communicating relevant information to the community, or technical groups with interests related to the project

Performing and directing complex studies and investigations and preparing reports of findings

Selecting equipment and material for projects and/or approving manufacturer’s shop drawings of these items

Coordinating phases of the work to ensure completion within the established time and budgetary constraints

Advising Construction Manager of questions or problems which arise during construction

Directing assignments, scheduling work and providing technical oversight for project staff including engineers, technicians, designers, drafters and field representatives

Reviewing progress to provide continuity, conformity, and quality

Checking calculations of others and sealing drawings and reports

Reviewing progress to provide continuity, conformity, and quality

Maintaining and expanding technical capabilities to ensure that projects utilize state-of-the-art technology

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering
10+ years’ experience with design of in water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, and large and small diameter pipelines
Professional engineer (PE) license in Texas

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 Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. 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 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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