Associate Environmental Project Manager

Apex Companies, LLC; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life, short and long-term disability

401k match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager for the New England Environmental Team. This role blends office-based project management with hands-on field support across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Travel to MA/RI sites is required, with some overnight stays possible.

You'll manage budgets, coordinate with clients and regulators, prepare proposals, and supervise site investigations and remediation activities, contributing to safe, compliant projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related major.
• 5+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• 3+ years with Massachusetts-based regulations.
• Demonstrated technical report writing proficiency.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Able to travel 40% in MA and RI; occasional travel.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness for infrequent night and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental project scope, budgets, and client coordination.
• Oversee project financials: budgets, invoices, grants, and funding sources.
• Prepare proposals and conduct site walks with clients.
• Prepare technical reports supporting MCP and risk assessments.
• Support remediation design and field implementation tasks.
• Collect soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air, and water samples.
• Provide oversight of site investigations and remediation efforts.
• Conduct ASTM Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
• Support emergency response services and health/safety policies.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related major

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

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 expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

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 rewarding work environment.

We are hiring an Associate Project Manager to join our New England Environmental Team. This position provides a dynamic mix of office-based project management and hands‑on field work supporting environmental projects throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. There will be some travel required throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, but the individual will not need to report to an office if they are not in the field.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Project management of environmental projects, which will include communicating and collaborating with the team, clients, regulators, and subcontractors
• Manage project financials, to include maintaining budgets, reconciling subcontractor invoices, and supporting grants/funding sources
• Prepare proposals for environmental projects, including site walks, client meetings, and technical scopes of work
• Prepare technical reports to support MA Contingency Plan (MCP, 310 CMR 40.0000), including risk assessments and deed restrictions
• Support remediation design and implementation that include pump and treat systems, soil vapor extraction systems, biological and chemical injection programs, stabilization, etc.
• Support soil and hazardous waste characterization and disposal
• Collect soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air, surface water, and drinking water samples
• Provide oversight of site investigation and characterization, as well as contaminated site remediation
• Conduct ASTM Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments
• Support emergency response services
• Implement health and safety policies

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related major
• 5+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting or a related field
• 3+ years of experience with Massachusetts-based regulations
• Demonstrated technical report writing proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and various weather conditions
• Excellent safety record and understanding of safe work practices
• Valid driver's license, good driving history and reliable transportation
• Must be available for infrequent night and weekend work
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to travel 40% in MA and RI (occasional travel throughout New England)
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification is desirableRhode Island State regulatory, AutoCAD, GIS, land surveying, wetland/ecological sciences, hazardous building material assessment, stormwater sampling, and/or risk assessment experience is a plus.

*Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future

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: Associate Project Manager

Req # 12215

Annual Expected Pay Range

$75,000 — $90,000 USD

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