Sr Civil Engineer/Project Manager
About The Position
Apex Companies is a rapidly growing consulting and engineering firm seeking a Sr Civil Engineer/Project Manager to lead the growth and delivery of its infrastructure practice across Oregon and SW Washington. This leadership role, based in either Portland or Vancouver, WA, is designed for a proven seller-doer who excels at developing client relationships, leading teams, managing complex infrastructure projects, and driving strategic growth. As a senior technical leader, you will partner with regional leadership to expand the company's presence in the west region, strengthen client relationships, and mentor junior professionals. The role involves project oversight, supporting business development, and ensuring the successful execution of major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, project management experience, and a proven ability to win work. Typical projects include major roadways, intersections, bridges, multimodal facilities, and other infrastructure improvements, often involving state and federal funding and encompassing roadway design, stormwater management, utility coordination, traffic analysis, structure design, and construction management. Apex has a long-standing presence in the communities it serves, offering established relationships with agency and private development clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering, project management, and team leadership.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in both Oregon and Washington, or the ability to obtain both within six months of hire.
- Demonstrated success managing infrastructure projects for ODOT and WSDOT and/or local agencies across the northwest.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary infrastructure design projects from pursuit through construction while keeping projects within scoped schedules and budgets.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams, mentoring staff, and managing project financial performance.
- Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and infrastructure project pursuits.
- Strong understanding of WSDOT Design Manual, AASHTO, MUTCD, and Washington State/local agency standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience with project management, budgeting, scheduling, and client management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Proven business development and client relationship experience.
Nice To Haves
- Established relationships with ODOT, Washington County, City of Portland, Port of Portland, Clackamas County, WSDOT, Clark County, the City of Vancouver, the Port of Vancouver, and other agencies throughout the northwest.
- Demonstrated experience growing client accounts and developing strategic business opportunities.
- Experience leading alternative delivery projects and managing multidisciplinary consultant teams.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and/or MicroStation.
Responsibilities
- Support business development efforts throughout Oregon and SW Washington by identifying opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and expanding existing accounts.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with WSDOT, local municipalities, counties, ports, and other public agency clients.
- Champion the seller-doer model by identifying opportunities, leading pursuits, preparing proposals, participating in interviews, and contributing to annual growth objectives.
- Serve as Senior Engineering Manager for a portfolio of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects with cumulative annual project values exceeding $1 million, providing project oversight, technical guidance, and leadership to ensure successful delivery.
- Contribute to the successful capture of more than $750,000 in annual infrastructure work through business development, client engagement, proposal development, and strategic pursuits.
- Lead project managers and technical staff in the successful execution of infrastructure projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction objectives are achieved.
- Provide leadership and oversight for roadway, highway, bridge, multimodal, ADA, and corridor improvement projects.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, balancing resources, priorities, and project workloads to meet business objectives.
- Mentor and develop engineers and project managers by providing coaching, performance feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Partner with regional leadership on staffing strategies, resource planning, succession planning, and operational improvements.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, and client service.
- Represent Apex at client meetings, industry organizations, conferences, and community events to strengthen market presence and expand business opportunities.
- Promote continuous improvement in project delivery, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.
Benefits
- 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 bonuses or other incentives.
- Annual bonus opportunities
- $20,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
