Plains Water​/Wastewater Treatment Senior Project Manager

Freese and Nichols Inc is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Water/Wastewater Treatment in Oklahoma City, OK. The role involves overseeing design, construction, and management of treatment facility projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 15+ years of experience, and strong project management skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes a culture of professional growth and community impact.
Position: Central Plains Water/Wastewater Treatment Senior Project Manager
Freese and Nichols, Inc. is a professional consulting firm serving clients across the Southwest and Southeast United States. With sustainability in mind, Freese and Nichols plans, designs, and manages infrastructure projects. It is the first engineering/architecture firm to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and was recently voted Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Best Medium Sized Workplaces - No. 10.

For more information about Freese and Nichols, visit and Nichols is currently searching for an experienced Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer to serve as a Senior Project Manager for Water/Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility related projects in our Central Plains Division, which currently has offices in Oklahoma City, OK;
Tulsa, OK;
Rogers, AR; and Overland Park, KS.The Senior Project Manager will oversee the analysis, design, construction administration, and preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for various water/wastewater treatment, reuse and resource recovery facility projects.

The individual must have proven project management skills in managing complex projects, multi-discipline treatment plant projects.

Experience with projects in the $1M+ fee range is a plus.

Must have a mix of technical experience including but not limited to water and wastewater process design, treatment plant civil/structural/mechanical/electrical design, treatment process studies, and construction contract administration and management.

Must have a demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Must have a proven ability to build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with clients, both internal and external, as well as representatives of local, state and federal regulatory agencies.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Environmental Engineering is required.

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering is desired.
15+ years of related water and wastewater treatment experience with emphasis on plant process evaluation, design and construction

Strong communication skills, written and verbal, and strong presentation and sales skills needed.

Oklahoma or Kansas Professional Engineer (PE) license (or the ability to become licensed within 6 months.)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 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.#LI-Hybrid