Stormwater Project Manager

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a highly motivated Stormwater Project Manager with a strong technical background to direct and lead stormwater management projects in Tulsa, OK or Rogers, AR. This is an exciting opportunity to serve in a seller-doer role primarily focused on our Stormwater practice.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to serve as a senior project manager/engineer on pursuits and execute project delivery with our nationally-recognized technical teams.  You will also be able to partner with clients to create and develop projects and opportunities to help establish client accounts with multiple professional service practices.  You will be a key part of our Stormwater team in Tulsa working to ensure projects meet internal quality expectations, client expectations and are delivered on time, and within budget.

• Responsible for leading the analysis and preparation of technical reports for diverse projects including open channels, closed conduit systems, drainage master planning, reviews of proposed developments, stormwater pump stations, quality and quantity designs and transportation drainage design.

• Responsible for leading the preparation of construction documents for diverse projects including project management, project design, construction specifications, construction cost estimates, bidding assistance and construction services, as needed by the clients.

• Regional flood planning, and preparation and review of FEMA flood studies as well as CLOMRs and LOMRs.

• Candidate will work independently as well as oversee the work of teams of professionals and analysts, will have strong communication and teamwork skills and will provide direction and mentorship to junior staff. 

• Coordinate with and support project teams across FNI’s national offices and serve as a technical lead.

• Support the management of small and large-sized projects, prepare and maintain project schedules, track project financials, prepare status reports, and interface with clients. 

• Candidate will also provide internal quality control efforts throughout the stormwater practice within areas of their expertise.

• Candidate should feel comfortable in client interface, public presentations, and client interactions at all levels of project management. 

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in stormwater management/stormwater design
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or comparable engineering or applied science degree)
• Oklahoma Professional Engineer (PE) license (or the ability to become licensed in Oklahoma within 6 months)
• Experience with a diverse range of software packages such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, (steady, unsteady flow, and two-dimensional), ArcGIS, ArcMap, and the Microsoft office suite
• Local experience and/or working relationships with clients in Oklahoma, is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced H&H modeling software including Infoworks ICM, PC-SWMM, as well as ArcGIS Pro
• CFM Certification and/or experience in floodplain management practices, is a plus
• Knowledge of FEMA RiskMap Program, Guidelines and Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping, preliminary and post-preliminary processing, and the Mapping Information Platform (MIP) is a plus
• Familiarity or support of FEAM funding programs and applications.

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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