Sr. Project Manager – Water, Wastewater, and Reuse Master Planning
Freese and NicholsAbout the role
Freese and Nichols is making a long-term, strategic investment in Florida - and comprehensive water planning is a major focus area. We are seeking a Sr. Master Planning Project Manager in Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville, Florida.
This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity for a high-potential engineering leader who wants to help grow a market, develop people, and leave a lasting professional legacy. You will play a key role in working with our leadership team in Florida and our national team of over 70 professionals who focus on water, wastewater, and reuse master planning. You’ll lead integrated water planning and master planning efforts for municipal and county utilities and help expand our Florida planning presence by bringing credibility, relationships, and strong project delivery.
Why This Role Matters
Rapid Population Growth and Regulatory Drivers: Rapid population growth and regulatory drivers in Florida have created an environment where comprehensive water planning is becoming more critical for municipalities and counties across the state.
Florida is a strategic priority: We are intentionally growing our team in Florida as a long-term regional and national hub for Integrated Water Planning excellence.
High career visibility: This role interfaces directly with division, practice, and national technical leadership.
What You’ll Do
Lead integrated water planning and master planning studies for municipal and county utilities across Florida (water, wastewater, and reuse), from kickoff through closeout.
Serve as the client-facing project manager who brings credibility in RFQs and interviews, supported by a portfolio of comparable Florida planning work.
Manage hydraulic modeling and planning technical workstreams that support master planning and utility design projects.
Coordinate a cross-functional team of local and national technical experts (planning, funding, design, treatment, and more) to deliver the right solution at the right time.
Build and maintain relationships that help grow the Florida planning work base, including participation in industry organizations and strategic client engagement.
Support business development by shaping capture strategies, writing technical sections, and leading proposal development for integrated planning pursuits.
Provide senior technical direction, mentor developing staff, and ensure quality, consistency, and on-time delivery across project teams.
Communicate clearly with clients, stakeholders, and regulators, translating technical findings into actionable planning decisions.
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