Water/Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

About the role

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and delivery of large-scale water and wastewater treatment projects. This role is open to multiple offices including Atlanta, Columbus, Duluth, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greenville.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities from planning through construction
• Oversee the development of technical deliverables, including process evaluations, design drawings, reports, and specifications
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers across multiple offices and disciplines
• Cookordinate scope, schedule, and budget to ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery
• Serve as primary client contact, maintaining communication, trust, and long-term relationships
• Collaborate with subject matter experts on advanced technologies such as MBR, RO, IFAS, and desalination
• Support proposal development and participate in business development with existing and prospective clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or other related field
• 8+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment design and project execution
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (required)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex municipal treatment projects
• Strong organizational skills, leadership presence, and client management ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The firm offers a flexible work schedule with up to 40% remote work.

Freese and Nichols

At Freese and Nichols, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit 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.