Water/Wastewater Project Manager
Apex Companies · Glastonbury, CT; Hybrid
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About the role
Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.
Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.
As we continue to grow, we’re focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next.
Important: This position will manage Civil Engineering design projects related to Water or 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 Water or Wastewater Project Manager to support New England based projects. The selected employee will provide technical leadership for a variety of water or wastewater system design-related projects, including treatment plants, pump/booster stations, and water distribution systems. We are offering a sign-on bonus and will consider relocation for the right candidate. These will be hybrid roles and can be located in any of our New England offices located in Greater Boston, Providence, RI, or Glastonbury, CT.
Primary 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 assists in the training and technical 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 drinking water discipline while also providing independent technical reviews on projects for other water 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, developing fee proposals, preparing contracts and presenting information to new and future potential clients
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or related Engineering discipline and 8+ years of related water or wastewater design experience, including project management 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 is strongly preferred
- 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.
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Why you’ll love working for us:
- 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
- Working with the best and brightest in the industry
- 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US
| Apex Job Title: Project Manager |
Req ID:
| 11583 |
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