Freese and Nichols, Inc. · Denver, CO

Licensed Stormwater Project Manager/Team Leader at Freese and Nichols, Inc. — Denver, CO

Full-timeDenver, CO$116,600–$160,000/yearPosted 2026-07-01Apply on Workday
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Full job description

Freese and Nichols is currently seeking a highly motivated Licensed Stormwater Project Manager/Team Leader to lead complex flood resilience projects in our growing Denver, CO office. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in InfoWorks ICM, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS (1D/2D) with strong project management experience. This role represents the opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff and contribute to the continued growth of our Colorado business.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Colorado Stormwater Team
  • Serve as Project Manager on projects utilizing HEC-RAS (1D/ 2D) and InfoWorks ICM modeling, including oversight and review of modeling work
  • Ensure quality client service, clarity of work products, and delivery of high-quality services within budget and schedule constraints
  • Direct, supervise, and mentor engineers, designers, drafters, and technicians
  • Coordinate assigned work to ensure continuity, consistency, and quality across project teams
  • Determine and schedule required project resources; evaluate project decisions to ensure sound engineering judgment and consideration of impacts to scope, schedule, and budget
  • Remain current on applicable regulations, standards, and technological advancements
  • Support business development efforts including client engagement, opportunity development, proposal preparation, and project interviews
  • Participate in technical presentations, professional organizations, and industry events

# Qualifications

  • 6+ years in stormwater management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Colorado licensure within three (3) months of hire
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Experience with stormwater masterplans, GIS, technical writing
  • Experience with InfoWorks ICM modeling, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 2D

The annual salary range for this position is $116,600 - $160,000 and is dependent on candidate's qualifications as compared to minimum and preferred requirements. Exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay at a straight-time hourly rate for any hours over forty (40) hours per week. Employees are eligible for annual bonuses and amounts are determined by company profitability and growth, and for employees at higher compensation grades, group and personal performance are also considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, healthcare advisory services, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, health reimbursement account, family and medical leave, short-term medial leave/short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) matching, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, legal/ID shield, tuition reimbursement program, employee assistance program, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, travel assistance, pet insurance, access to company cabins and partner discounts. For more information, see the benefits section of our web site.

# About Freese and Nichols

Our unique benefits include 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.

In addition, we offer medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, healthcare advisory services, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, health reimbursement account, family and medical leave, short-term medical leave/short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) matching, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, legal/ID shield, tuition reimbursement program, employee assistance program, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, travel assistance, pet insurance, access to company cabins and partner discounts. See more at Benefits That Work for You.

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