Freese and Nichols, Inc. · Charlotte, NC

Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager at Freese and Nichols, Inc. — Charlotte, NC

Full-timeCharlotte, NCPosted 2026-07-08Apply on Workday
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Full job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Transmission and Utilities Senior Project Manager to lead transformative water infrastructure projects from our Charlotte, North Carolina office. This pivotal role commands your expertise in project management and technical oversight throughout all phases—studies, design, and construction—focused on advancing water and sewer distribution systems, collection piping, and pump stations, with a strong emphasis on innovative design-build and collaborative project delivery methods. Join us to drive impactful solutions, lead diverse multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure in thriving communities.

  • Serve as senior project manager for water/sewer distribution/collection system piping, pump stations, and treatment plant projects
  • Plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects using earned value management principles
  • Provide supervision of multi-discipline teams of engineers, engineering technicians, GIS analysts, designers, CAD staff, sub-consultants, etc. Coordinate assigned work to ensure continuity, consistency, and quality.
  • Design and review calculations of others and seal drawings and reports
  • Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff
  • Maintain effective communication with client, client’s staff, regulatory agencies and within project teams
  • Participate in business development activities including engineering scope and fee preparation, proposal preparation, and marketing activities. Also, interaction and a commitment to client service for both internal and external clients

# Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 8+ years’ experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to become registered within 6 months
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in hydraulics, industry standards, etc.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a project team and oversee excellent quality of work
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred

  • Experience in design-build and collaborative project delivery
  • 15+ years' experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management

# About Freese and Nichols

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