Senior Project Manager-Water/Wastewater

Apex Companies

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage water and wastewater projects across Massachusetts for Apex.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical presentations
  • construction administration
  • project leadership
  • qa/qc review
  • risk management
  • proposal development

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • pe license
  • civil engineering
  • project management
  • water systems
  • regulatory experience
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Regular communication with project staff -Ability to work both in the field and in office settings -Professional Engineering License -Work with minimal direction or supervision, demonstrating success with similar project responsibilities -Previous experience in the consulting engineering industry -Consistently demonstrate leadership skills in project execution, client interactions, and business development -Valid driver’s license and clean driving record -Extensive and relevant project management experience -Strong experience working with local clients and regulatory agencies -8+ years of specialized experience in Drinking Water distribution systems and Wastewater collection systems, Pump Stations, Water Quality, and Treatment. -Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects. -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant Engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant experience

Benefits

-Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability. -Company-subsidized medical and dental. -401k match, tuition assistance, and more. -Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.

The Company

About Apex Companies

-Began as a single‑state environmental services firm and steadily expanded to serve clients in all 50 states. -Projects include water-resource planning, stormwater management, and civil engineering for infrastructure and transportation systems. -Known for rapid response and technical excellence, frequently undertaking complex environmental compliance and remediation assignments. -Strengthened capabilities through acquisitions, adding expertise in civil, stormwater, surveying, and hydrogeology. -Typical clients include municipal agencies, industrial manufacturers, real estate developers, and energy companies. -Utilizes the Artemis® information-management platform to streamline data capture and compliance workflows.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Environmental

Health & Safety

Infrastructure

Compliance & Assurance

ESG & Resiliency

Transportation

Construction Management

Energy

Government