Freese and Nichols is making a long-term, strategic investment in Florida, and structural engineering is a key part of that growth. We are seeking a Structural Regional Leader and Project Manager to help expand our presence, strengthen client relationships, and build a high-performing structural team across the state.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven—or emerging—leader who wants to grow a market, lead people, and play a central role in shaping the future of our Florida operations. You will work closely with regional and firm leadership to drive strategic growth while also contributing technical expertise and project leadership on complex, high-visibility projects.
Why This Role Matters
Florida is rapidly growing – creating demand for resilient, complex structural solutions across water, infrastructure, and buildings
Strategic expansion – Freese and Nichols is investing in Florida as a long-term priority market
Leadership visibility – This role works directly with division, regional, and client leadership
Opportunity to build – You will help grow both the team and the market presence
Key Responsibilities
Market & Client Leadership
Lead structural-focused business development aligned with Florida growth strategy
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners
Develop and execute pursuit strategies, including proposals and interviews
Serve as a client representative for priority and growth clients
Team Leadership & Growth
Build, lead, and mentor a growing structural team
Identify hiring needs and support strategic recruitment
Develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and career development planning
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
Project Leadership & Delivery
Serve as Project Manager on complex structural projects
Oversee scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful delivery
Lead multidisciplinary coordination across projects
Drive continuous improvement through client feedback
Technical Leadership & Quality
Serve as a senior technical advisor on structural design and analysis
Review and approve calculations, plans, and specifications
Ensure quality, constructability, and adherence to firm standards
Support complex inspections, assessments, and problem-solving
Operations & Collaboration
Support group planning, staffing, and workload forecasting
Coordinate with Group Managers and firm leadership on resource alignment
Contribute to strategic planning and operational performance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
15+ years of structural engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida (or ability to obtain)
Proven success in project delivery and client relationship management
Experience leading teams and delivering high-quality work
Preferred
Experience in water/wastewater or heavy civil structural projects
Federal project experience
Strong background in business development and client strategy
Experience working within a multidisciplinary consulting environment
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 (see more at Benefits That Work for You), 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. 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.
