Senior Project Manager- Drinking Water

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence.

We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

We are seeking a talented Senior Project Manager for our Drinking Water Division to provide technical leadership on a variety of water system design-related projects, including treatment plants, pump/booster stations, and water distribution systems. This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in the US.

• Lead construction administration tasks, including:
  • Construction progress meetings
  • Submittal reviews
  • Preparation of meeting agendas and minutes
  • Review of daily and weekly construction reports
  • Preparation of payment applications, RFIs, and change orders
  • Coordination with field staff and designers
  • Project closeout and tracking construction schedules
• Assist in training, mentorship, and technical development of Project Managers and staff through:
  • Holding training seminars
  • Providing technical guidance during project execution
  • Bringing new technical developments in-house
• Consult with technical staff and Project Managers on technical issues and provide QA/QC reviews on projects outside of their direct involvement
• Recognize potential risks related to nonstandard technical matters or legal disputes and participate in required insurance training to minimize liability
• Work with minimal direction or supervision, demonstrating success with similar project responsibilities
• Oversee technical accuracy of projects through:
  • Regular communication with project staff
  • Review of plans, specifications, reports, and calculations
  • Ensuring compliance with firm standards
• Make technical presentations to clients and at public meetings to review and discuss project details
• Lead projects from development through completion by identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimates, and implementation plans, including QA/QC and risk management
• Act as a Public Relations Ambassador by proactively presenting and communicating the company's capabilities and strength
• Solicit New Clients/Projects by:
  • Identifying and seeking out new project opportunities
  • Setting up meetings and participating in proposal development
  • Cross-selling additional practice areas
• Prepare proposals, participate in project interviews, attend and contribute to public meetings, develop fee proposals, and present information to potential clients
• Participate in professional associations and conferences by presenting or authoring technical papers
• Prepare contracts, subcontracts, and negotiate fees associated with new projects

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• 12+ years of related experience, with at least 8 years of specialized experience in drinking water
• Professional engineering license
• Relevant project management experience
• Previous experience in the consulting engineering industry
• Strong experience working with local clients and regulatory agencies
• Ability to work both in the field and in office settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• Company-subsidized medical and dental
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
• Performance-based…