Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Apex Companies • Fort Myers, FL

7h

About The Position

Apex Companies is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to support and lead utility projects. The role includes coordinating with clients, negotiating contracts, developing and maintaining project schedules, and managing project budgets. The Project Manager supervises CAD designers and permit technicians, coordinates work across departments and with external parties, and helps advance permit applications.

The position also involves construction observations, preparing field observation reports, witnessing critical construction tasks, and coordinating with construction managers, contractors, owners, inspectors, and permitting agencies. The role requires writing technical reports, letters, project summaries, and emails, and working in both field and office settings. Water and wastewater plant design experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Civil Engineer with 5 years of local experience in civil engineering utility projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Contact with clients and regulatory agencies is required.
• Excellent driving record and a valid Florida driver’s license; driving is an essential part of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Florida P.E. preferred for at least 1 year.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.
• Water and wastewater plant design experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management assistance on utility projects, including client coordination, contract negotiation, project scheduling, and budget maintenance.
• Supervise CAD designers and coordinate projects with other departments, professions, and agencies.
• Supervise permit technicians and administration in completing permit applications and advancing the permitting process.
• Observe construction activity, prepare field observation reports, and witness critical construction tasks.
• Coordinate and communicate with construction managers, contractors, owners, construction inspectors, and permitting agencies.
• Write technical reports, letters, project summaries, and emails.
• Work in both field and office settings.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of environmental projects.
• Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
• Opportunities for continued technical and professional development.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed