Drinking Water Associate Project Manager

Apex Companies•Quincy, MA

4d•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex Companies is seeking a Drinking Water Associate Project Manager to join its Northeast Division. The role is suited to a candidate with a background in water or wastewater engineering and design who is ready to expand into project management. It is a hybrid position based in the Quincy or Woburn, Massachusetts offices; relocation assistance may be considered for candidates moving to New England. The Associate Project Manager supports planning, coordination, and delivery of projects while developing project-management skills alongside Project Managers. The role applies engineering expertise to technical solutions and design, supports project budgets and schedules, coordinates with sub-consultants and other disciplines, and contributes to proposals, quality control, client meetings, and construction administration. The position may also involve supervising and training less experienced staff and managing direct reports. The Northeast Division works on civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced environment, with career development, training, and mentoring. Apex describes itself as a national firm with more than 2,000 employees and over 70 locations in the United States. All positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities. This role is also eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms of the company's program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within six months.
At least five years of water or wastewater systems design experience in a professional services environment.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager with planning, coordination, and execution of large and small projects.
Work within project budgets and monitor performance weekly.
Develop and negotiate scopes, fees, and schedules with sub-consultants under Project Manager guidance.
Develop technical solutions for complex projects and produce quality engineering work.
Assist with developing and executing all aspects of project scopes of work.
Support project schedules and budgets, report progress, and identify work outside the contractual scope.
Work with Project Managers to gain project-management experience.
Take responsibility for financial performance on assigned tasks or projects.
Serve as the discipline Technical Lead on complex projects, coordinating technical work across design disciplines, subcontractors, and sub-consultants.
Manage project budgets and staffing under Project Manager oversight.
Supervise and train less experienced staff, provide daily guidance, review their work and progress, and provide input to annual reviews.
Develop technical approaches, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large or complex projects.
Maintain discipline quality control by reviewing designs, calculations, assumptions, and the basis of design.
Assist with client meetings and public hearings, and prepare and deliver oral presentations about project deliverables.
Lead construction-administration tasks with Project Manager support, including progress meetings, submittal reviews, meeting agendas and minutes, construction-report reviews, payment applications, RFIs, change orders, coordination with Resident Project Representatives, closeout, and construction-schedule tracking; update the Project Manager.
Maintain awareness of corporate priorities for work quality, client satisfaction, and project profitability.
Understand contract terms and conditions and professional liability matters, and advise the Project Manager of concerns.
Participate in approved professional associations and conferences, and present or author technical papers.
Identify potential claims by preparing documentation and reporting to the Project Manager.
May manage direct reports, including workload management, time and expense approval, and career-path development.