National Practice Leader – Stormwater & Flood Resilience

About the role

The National Practice Leader – Stormwater & Flood Resilience role at Freese and Nichols is seeking a visionary leader to build, lead, and elevate the firm's national practice in stormwater management, flood risk reduction, and nature-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate market and technology insights into long-term growth strategies and value propositions that strengthen Freese and Nichols' national positioning.
• Serve as a recognized leader in stormwater management, flood risk reduction, and/or nature-based solutions, representing the firm through thought leadership, industry forums, conferences, and client engagements across the US.
• Gather and apply client feedback and market intelligence to continuously refine and evolve service offerings.
• Build and sustain strong executive-level client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing partnerships nationwide.
• Lead and support strategic marketing, sales, and business development efforts, including strategic pursuits and market-facing initiatives.
• Partner with firm leadership, operational groups, and talent teams to attract, recruit, and retain top stormwater and flood resilience professionals, building a diverse, future-ready pipeline of technical and client leaders.
• Stay at the forefront of advances in the stormwater and flood resilience marketplace, including regulations, funding mechanisms, delivery approaches, and competitive trends.
• Champion the strategic use of data, analytics, data science, and technology-enabled solutions to enhance planning, design, risk assessment, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with technical leaders to evaluate, pilot, and scale innovative tools, methodologies, and digital workflows that differentiate the firm nationally.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing practice culture that emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in progressive project and technical experience delivering stormwater and flood resilience projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client leadership, and multi-disciplinary collaboration at a regional or national level.
• Preferred: Registered Professional Engineer, Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of driving sustainable growth and market expansion.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience with data analysis and technology implementation in the environmental sector.

Benefits

Freese and Nichols offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus, paid overtime, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. The firm also provides a flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule and an alternative work schedule program.