Civil Engineering Project Manager -Wastewater

Apex Companies•Woburn, MA

2d•$95,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Important: This position will manage Civil Engineering design projects related to Wastewater Infrastructure. It is not related to IT, software, technology, or any other type of project management so candidates with those backgrounds will not be considered. 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 challenging work environment. Apex is seeking a talented Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead a variety of municipal wastewater infrastructure engineering projects throughout New England. This position is hybrid and can be based out of any of our New England offices or located in any area where they can travel frequently to our New England client sites. We are offering a sign-on bonus and will also consider relocation to New England for the right candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other related Engineering disciplines and 9+ years of related wastewater design experience, including project management, or a Master’s degree in the same with 8+ years of related experience.
Registered Professional Engineer or other Professional Registrations as appropriate for their primary field of expertise in State(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients, staff, subconsultants and contractors through effective leadership, and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of state and federal regulatory framework and experience interacting with regulators in the local and technical areas where Apex does work.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong desire to manage and mentor junior staff.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.

Responsibilities

Manages project implementation with assigned project team and follows all company policies and operating procedures. This includes keeping the client informed of the on-going status of a project and providing adequate management, advice, and support to the members of the project team
Initiates projects by developing proposals/scopes of work and project budgets for approval by the Principal. For assigned projects, completes project initiation documents that includes detailed scope/outline, budget, and schedule for completion.
Supervises and directs individuals or teams of technical staff on projects and a ssists in the training and tec h nical development of staff by holding training seminars, providing technical guidance during project execution, and bringing new technical developments in-house.
Consults with other technical staff and Project Managers on technical challenges in the wastewater discipline while also providing independent technical reviews on projects for other wastewater discipline leaders.
Oversees the technical accuracy of project through regular communications with project staff, review of plans, specifications, reports, and calculations to ensure compliance with the firm's standards.
Tracks all projects costs, including labor and expenses, versus the project, and ensures that invoices are issued to the client in a timely manner in accordance with company policy.
Other tasks may include proposal preparation, participating in project interviews, attending public meetings, develop ing fee proposals, preparing contracts and present ing information to new and future potential clients