Transmissions and Utilities Project Manager

About the role

Manage projects through study, design, and construction phases of water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, stormwater pump stations, large-diameter pipelines, and utility work.

Serve as the primary client contact, advising and informing them regarding project status and schedule. Communicate with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, partner firms, and community or technical groups with interests related to the project.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct complex studies and investigations and prepare reports of findings.
• Select equipment and material for projects and/or approve manufacturer’s shop drawings.
• Coordinate phases of the work to ensure completion within established time and budgetary constraints.
• Advise the Construction Manager of questions or problems that arise during construction.
• Direct assignments, schedule work, and provide technical oversight for project staff, including engineers, technicians, designers, drafters, and field representatives.
• Review progress to ensure continuity, conformity, and quality.
• Check calculations of others and seal drawings and reports.
• Maintain and expand technical capabilities to ensure projects utilize state-of-the-art technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience with design of 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 are our LEADS values: Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always. 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 communities need, including water supplies, roadways, bridges, and disaster preparedness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid overtime for salaried employees.
• Annual bonus.
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico, and Banner Elk, North Carolina.
• Flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule (up to 40% remote work).
• Alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday.