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Stormwater Project Manager

Freese and Nichols is

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Feb 16, 2026

Salary
$117k – $160k
Location
Denver, CO, United States of America
Type
Full-time
Department
Management
Seniority
Manager
Source
Workday

Description

Freese and Nichols is currently seeking a highly motivated Stormwater Project Manager to lead complex flood resilience projects in our growing Denver, CO office. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in InfoWorks ICM, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS (1D/2D) with strong project management experience. This role represents the opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff and contribute to the continued growth of our Colorado business. 

Additional responsibilities include: 

  • Serve as Project Manager on projects utilizing InfoWorks ICM modeling, including oversight and review of modeling work 
  • Ensure quality client service, clarity of work products, and delivery of high-quality services within budget and schedule constraints 
  • Direct, supervise, and mentor engineers, designers, drafters, and technicians 
  • Coordinate assigned work to ensure continuity, consistency, and quality across project teams 
  • Determine and schedule required project resources; evaluate project decisions to ensure sound engineering judgment and consideration of impacts to scope, schedule, and budget 
  • Remain current on applicable regulations, standards, and technological advancements 
  • Support business development efforts including client engagement, opportunity development, proposal preparation, and project interviews 
  • Participate in technical presentations, professional organizations, and industry events 

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in stormwater management 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) 
  • Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Colorado licensure within three (3) months of hire 
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills 
  • Experience with stormwater masterplans, GIS, technical writing 
  • Experience with InfoWorks ICM modeling, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 2D 

The annual salary range for this position is $116,600 - $160,000 and is dependent on candidate's qualifications as compared to minimum and preferred requirements.  Exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay at a straight-time hourly rate for any hours over forty (40) hours per week.  Employees are eligible for annual bonuses and amounts are determined by company profitability and growth, and for employees at higher compensation grades, group and personal performance are also considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, healthcare advisory services, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, health reimbursement account, family and medical leave, short-term medial leave/short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) matching, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, legal/ID shield, tuition reimbursement program, employee assistance program, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, travel assistance, pet insurance, access to company cabins and partner discounts.  For more information, see the benefits section of our web site.

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.

Our unique benefits include 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.

In addition, we offer medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, healthcare advisory services, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, health reimbursement account, family and medical leave, short-term medical leave/short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) matching, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, legal/ID shield, tuition reimbursement program, employee assistance program, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, travel assistance, pet insurance, access to company cabins and partner discounts. See more at Benefits That Work for You.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

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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Skills

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