Project Manager – Dams and Levees

Freese and Nichols is seeking a structural-focused Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of dams, levees, and hydraulic structures across Central Texas. You will be responsible for structural analysis and design of new and rehabilitation projects, spillways, outlet works, intake structures, floodwalls, stilling basins, gates/hoists, and appurtenant facilities, along with oversight of drawing production, specifications, construction cost estimates, and QA/QC.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams and coordinate closely with hydraulics, geotechnical, and construction management staff across our Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina offices to deliver resilient, constructible solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Project Manager for complex structural projects involving dams, levees, floodwalls, and hydraulic structures (new construction and rehabilitation).
• Manage structural design and rehabilitation of dams, levees, floodwalls, spillways, outlet works, intake structures, and stilling basins.
• Direct and supervise studies, investigations, and designs to verify quality, consistency, and continuity.
• Define tasks and oversee multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, CAD technicians, scientists, and consultants across multiple offices.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies throughout all project phases.
• Evaluate and analyze design decisions to verify technical soundness, schedule adherence, and budget alignment.
• Prepare and review technical reports, recommendations, and design documentation to support project objectives.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules and budgets, including monthly financial and status reporting.
• Participate in preparing and implementing design contracts and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Support construction‑phase services, including submittal/RFI reviews, responses to field conditions, change management, and site visits.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years of structural design experience for dams, levees, floodwalls, or hydraulic structures.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) license (or the ability to become licensed within 6 months)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor structural/design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary work.
•  Proficiency in preparing calculation packages, drawings, and specifications; strong written and verbal communication skills.

• M.S. in Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Advanced analysis experience: finite-element modeling (SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, ANSYS), soil–structure interaction, seismic/dynamic analysis, and anchor/tie down design for hydraulic structures. 
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards: ACI 318/350, AISC, ASCE 7, USACE EMs (1110-2 series), USBR Design Standards, FERC Engineering Guidelines, and FEMA/TCEQ guidance.

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.