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Cleco

Freese and Nichols

Hybrid

Onsite

At Cleco, we&#39;re not just powering lives—we&#39;re powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you&#39;re ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco—where we&#39;re Energizing Your Tomorrow. ​ The Project Intake &amp; Support Administrator/Engineer is a Subject Matter Expert responsible for leading and supporting the project intake process while developing and reviewing preliminary project cost estimates, schedules, and supporting documentation for proposed projects. This role serves as a subject matter resource for estimating practices ensuring that project scopes and estimates are well-defined and aligned with organizational priorities before entering the project portfolio.This position works with minimal supervision and partners closely with project sponsors, engineering, and project management teams to shape project scope and develop class 5 estimates in accordance with large capital governance.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, sense of belonging, customer service, and operational excellence.</li><li>Lead the coordination and execution of the project intake process for large capital projects, serving as a primary intake resource.</li><li>Evaluate project requests for completeness, scope clarity, alignment to intake criteria, and readiness for governance review.</li><li>Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on intake requirements, approval requirements, and timelines.</li><li>Track projects through the intake lifecycle, ensuring clear documentation of decisions, approvals, and next steps.</li><li>Independently develop class 5 project cost estimates for proposed projects, including labor, materials, contractor costs, contingency, and escalation where applicable.</li><li>Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Managers to validate assumptions, scope elements, and estimating inputs.</li><li>Prepare cash flow forecasts and high-level schedule estimates to support prioritization and funding decisions.</li><li>Review and challenge sponsor provided estimates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with estimating standards and historical data.</li><li>Perform intake readiness and quality reviews to identify scope gaps, risks, cost drivers, and execution considerations.</li><li>Support gate reviews preparing intake presentations for leadership.</li><li>Document assumptions, risks, and constraints to support transparent decision making.</li><li>Provide technical and/or engineering support for projects as needed.</li><li>Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job.</li></ul>QualificationsRequired  Education, Skills &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; Engineer preferred.</li><li>7&#43; years of experience in engineering, project management, project support, project controls, estimating, or portfolio management.</li><li>Demonstrated experience developing project cost estimates for large capital or complex projects.</li><li>Working knowledge of project management concepts.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across functional teams.</li><li>This level is based only on availability in approved org design/structure; strict adherence is required.</li><li>Progression to this level is strictly restricted on the basis of critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data [</li></ul>Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL<ul><li>Building Partnerships</li><li>Leading Teams</li><li>Business Acumen</li><li>Communication</li><li>Courage</li><li>Building Self-Insight</li><li>Driving for Results</li><li>Energizing the Organization</li><li>Driving Execution</li><li>Building Trusting Relationships</li><li>Driving Innovation</li><li>Planning and Organizing</li><li>Safety</li><li>Establishing Strategic Direction</li></ul>TECHNICAL<ul><li>Schedule design</li><li>Schedule implementation</li><li>Schedule specification</li><li>Planning/Scheduling technical support</li><li>Scheduling software technology</li><li>Software testing</li></ul>  May perform other duties as needed. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

Project Intake & Support Administrator/Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 7+ years in engineering, project management, project controls, estimating, or portfolio management; experience developing cost estimates for large capital projects; strong MS Office and communication skills.

Freese and Nichols is seeking a National Practice Leader to lead our Water/Wastewater Transmission and Utilities (T&amp;U) team. We welcome candidates from <a href="https://www.freese.com/locations/" target="_blank">any of our office locations</a> as we continue to expand our national presence. As National Practice Leader, you will set strategy, strengthen market presence, and elevate national visibility through executive client engagement, industry leadership, and cross-practice collaborationThe T&amp;U Practice delivers planning, design, and rehabilitation of critical water infrastructure, including wastewater collection systems, pump stations, storage tanks, and large-diameter conveyance pipelines. The team brings expertise in tunneling and trenchless technologies, corrosion control, transient analysis, and condition assessment. Serving municipalities, water districts, and river authorities nationwide, this practice supports both new facilities and rehabilitation of aging systems. As a key driver of growth and geographic expansion, T&amp;U is one of the firm’s most dynamic and strategically important practices.What You Will Do:<ul><li>Translate market and technology insights into long term growth strategies and value propositions that strengthen Freese and Nichols’ national positioning.</li><li>Serve as a recognized leader in water and wastewater transmission, conveyance, and utility systems, representing the firm through thought leadership, industry forums, conferences, and client engagements.</li><li>Gather and apply client feedback and market intelligence to continuously refine and evolve service offerings.</li><li>Build and sustain strong executive‑level client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing partnerships nationwide.</li><li>Lead and support marketing, sales, and business development efforts, including strategic pursuits and market‑facing initiatives.</li><li>Partner with firm leadership, operational groups, and talent teams to attract, recruit, and retain top transmission and utility professionals, building a diverse, future‑ready pipeline of technical and client leaders.</li><li>Stay at the forefront of advances in the W/WW conveyance and municipal utility marketplace, including regulations, funding mechanisms, delivery approaches, and competitive trends.</li><li>Champion the strategic use of data, analytics, data science, and technology‑enabled solutions to enhance planning, design, risk assessment, and decision‑making.</li><li>Collaborate with technical leaders to evaluate, pilot, and scale innovative tools, methodologies, and digital workflows that differentiate the firm nationally.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, high‑performing practice culture that emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and knowledge sharing.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications</h1><ul><li>10&#43; years of experience in water and wastewater transmission and utilities planning, design, and delivery</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field</li><li>Demonstrated success in business development, client leadership, and multi-disciplinary collaboration at a regional or national level.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Registered Professional Engineer</li></ul><h1>About Freese and Nichols</h1>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 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/">Benefits That Work for You</a>), 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&#43; employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.freese.com/careers/working-here">Working at Freese and Nichols</a>.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.<h3>#LI-Hybrid  </h3>

W/WW Transmission and Utilities Practice Leader

Transmission and Utilities Practice Leader

10+ years in water/wastewater transmission and utilities; BS in engineering; strong business development and leadership; PE preferred

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