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Freese and Nichols is seeking a proven Project Manager to join our growing water and wastewater treatment team. This position is open to our Atlanta, Colombus, Duluth, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greenville offices. We deliver some of the largest and most technically complex treatment projects in the country—projects that demand strong leadership, sound judgment, and a deep commitment to quality.
Our team is at the forefront of innovation and scale. We helped deliver the nation’s first direct potable reuse project, are supporting the first municipal-scale seawater desalination facility on the Texas Gulf Coast, and are designing treatment plants with capacities exceeding 350 million gallons per day. As a project manager, you’ll guide multidisciplinary teams through the planning and delivery of these transformational systems.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities from planning through construction
- Oversee the development of technical deliverables, including process evaluations, design drawings, reports, and specifications
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers across multiple offices and disciplines
- Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget to ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery
- Serve as primary client contact, maintaining communication, trust, and long-term relationships
- Collaborate with subject matter experts on advanced technologies such as MBR, RO, IFAS, and desalination
- Support proposal development and participate in business development with existing and prospective clients
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or other related field
- 8+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment design and project execution
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (required)
- Demonstrated experience managing complex municipal treatment projects
- Strong organizational skills, leadership presence, and client management ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About Freese and Nichols
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, we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. 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.
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.
Lead Projects That Shape Communities
Freese and Nichols is seeking a proven Project Manager to join our growing water and wastewater treatment team. This position is open to our Atlanta, Colombus, Duluth, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greenville offices. We deliver some of the largest and most technically complex treatment projects in the country—projects that demand strong leadership, sound judgment, and a deep commitment to quality.
Our team is at the forefront of innovation and scale. We helped deliver the nation’s first direct potable reuse project, are supporting the first municipal-scale seawater desalination facility on the Texas Gulf Coast, and are designing treatment plants with capacities exceeding 350 million gallons per day. As a project manager, you’ll guide multidisciplinary teams through the planning and delivery of these transformational systems.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities from planning through construction
- Oversee the development of technical deliverables, including process evaluations, design drawings, reports, and specifications
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers across multiple offices and disciplines
- Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget to ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery
- Serve as primary client contact, maintaining communication, trust, and long-term relationships
- Collaborate with subject matter experts on advanced technologies such as MBR, RO, IFAS, and desalination
- Support proposal development and participate in business development with existing and prospective clients
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or other related field
- 8+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment design and project execution
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (required)
- Demonstrated experience managing complex municipal treatment projects
- Strong organizational skills, leadership presence, and client management ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About Freese and Nichols
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, we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. 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.
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.
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Align your credentials to PE licensure expectations
Freese and Nichols values licensed Professional Engineers for project management roles. If you hold a foreign engineering degree, get a credential evaluation from NACES before applying so your qualifications map clearly to U.S. licensure standards.
Target infrastructure-heavy practice areas strategically
Freese and Nichols staffs Engineering Project Managers across water, transportation, and environmental divisions. Applying to the practice area that matches your technical background sharpens your fit and signals you understand the firm's project delivery model.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active openings efficiently
Engineering Project Manager roles at Freese and Nichols open across multiple regional offices and close quickly. Use Migrate Mate to filter and track these postings so you're applying while positions are still active and sponsorship is still on the table.
Raise sponsorship early in recruiter conversations
Consulting firms in civil and environmental engineering plan project staffing around client contracts. Confirming your visa status in the first recruiter screen lets the firm assess whether your start date aligns with their project pipeline before investing in interviews.
Understand the H-1B cap timeline for consulting roles
If you need H-1B sponsorship from scratch, USCIS lottery registration opens in March for an October start. Freese and Nichols typically hires Project Managers for active projects, so time your application to arrive when your lottery selection and their project ramp-up align.
Verify TN eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Engineering roles at consulting firms like Freese and Nichols frequently qualify under the TN visa category for engineers. Confirm your specific job duties meet DOL's TN engineer definition before your offer stage, since TN approval happens at the border without a USCIS filing wait.
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Does Freese and Nichols sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Project Managers?
Yes, Freese and Nichols has sponsored H-1B visas for engineering roles, including project management positions. Because sponsorship decisions depend on project staffing needs and timing, it's worth confirming sponsorship availability directly with a recruiter during your first conversation rather than assuming it for every open role.
Which visa types are commonly used for Engineering Project Manager roles at Freese and Nichols?
Engineering Project Managers at Freese and Nichols most commonly use H-1B sponsorship for long-term employment. F-1 OPT and CPT are options for recent graduates entering the firm, while Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify for TN status given the engineering-specific nature of the work. J-1 sponsorship is less common but has been used for certain exchange roles.
What qualifications are expected for Engineering Project Manager roles at Freese and Nichols?
Freese and Nichols typically expects a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline, along with meaningful project delivery experience. Professional Engineer licensure is often preferred or required at the project manager level. Experience managing infrastructure or municipal projects in water, transportation, or environmental sectors strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How do I apply for Engineering Project Manager jobs at Freese and Nichols?
Applications go through the Freese and Nichols careers portal on their website. Roles are posted by office location and practice area, so filtering by your technical discipline improves relevance. You can also browse and track current Engineering Project Manager openings at Freese and Nichols through Migrate Mate, which surfaces visa-sponsoring employers and active postings in one place.
How do I time my application if I need H-1B sponsorship to work at Freese and Nichols?
If you need a new H-1B and aren't transferring an existing one, USCIS lottery registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. Freese and Nichols hires against active project contracts, so applying in late fall or early winter gives the firm time to commit to sponsorship before the March registration window. If you're already H-1B approved with another employer, transfers can happen year-round with no cap constraint.
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