Senior Project Manager – W/WW Transmission and Utilities

Freese and Nichols

. Build and grow Freese and Nichols’ W/WW Transmission and Utilities presence in Florida by strengthening local client relationships, leading pursuits, and converting opportunities into deliverable work .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing W/WW Transmission and Utilities projects, with a strong focus on client relationship development and project delivery. Holds a Professional Engineer (PE) license and possesses extensive experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseW/WW Transmission and Utilities Project LeadershipClient Relationship Development10+ Years Engineering ExperienceMunicipal Client Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementTechnical Decision-MakingScope ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementQuality AssuranceComplex Study DirectionDesign EvaluationRegulatory ComplianceEmerging Technology Awareness

Soft Skills

Effective DelegationCoaching and MentoringCommunicationClient AdvisoryTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringFlorida PE License or Eligibility

Industry Keywords

W/WW TreatmentMunicipal ClientsSeller-Doer MindsetAWWAFWEAASCEJacksonville/Northeast Florida MarketOn-Call ProgramsGeographic Market ExpansionOffice Presence Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and grow Freese and Nichols’ W/WW Transmission and Utilities presence in Florida by strengthening local client relationships, leading pursuits, and converting opportunities into deliverable work
Serve as senior project manager on W/WW Transmission and Utilities projects, leading scope, schedule, budget, and delivery from start to finish
Partner with municipal clients as a trusted advisor by listening first, aligning solutions to their needs, and staying closely connected throughout delivery
Lead multi-disciplinary project teams by setting clear expectations, delegating effectively, and coaching engineers, designers, and technicians
Oversee quality by guiding technical approaches, reviewing key deliverables, and ensuring work meets firm standards and client expectations
Direct complex studies, evaluations, and design efforts; synthesize findings into clear recommendations and reports
Stay current on applicable regulations, emerging technology, and delivery best practices, then connect those insights to client needs and team execution
Coordinate with leaders across practices to bring the right expertise to opportunities and grow long-term client accounts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or related)
Professional Engineer (PE) license; Florida PE or ability to obtain Florida licensure
10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including independent technical decision-making and complex project leadership
Experience leading W/WW Transmission and Utilities projects for municipal or public-sector clients
Demonstrated ability to develop and grow client relationships in the Jacksonville/Northeast Florida market (seller-doer mindset)
Preferred: Established involvement in industry and community organizations (for example, AWWA, FWEA, ASCE)
Preferred: Experience supporting both W/WW Transmission and Utilities and W/WW treatment pursuits/delivery in the Florida market
Preferred: Track record of winning and delivering work through on-call programs and/or repeat municipal clients
Preferred: Experience building a new office presence or expanding a geographic market with a strong delivery backbone
Preferred: Experience mentoring project managers and developing team capability across a portfolio of work

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work