Senior Project Manager-Water/Wastewater

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

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.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Project Manager to lead and manage water and wastewater projects throughout the state of Massachusetts. This will be a hybrid position and can be based in Quincy or Woburn, MA.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

What We'Re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant Engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineering License
• 8+ years of specialized experience in Drinking Water distribution systems and Wastewater collection systems, Pump Stations, Water Quality, and Treatment.
• Extensive and relevant project management experience
• Previous experience in the consulting engineering industry
• Strong experience working with local clients and regulatory agencies
• Ability to work both in the field and in office settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

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.
• 1,800+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Sr Project Manager

Req ID: 10808

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