Project Manager

Apex Companies, LLC; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage (company-sup

Life & disability insurance

401k match & tuition assistance

Cross-training opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

National firm with 70+ locations

Employee-focused culture

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to be based in Signal Hill, Pleasant Hill, or Fullerton, CA. You will lead technical efforts on multi-million dollar projects, drive new business development, and oversee reports and proposals while mentoring staff to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will grow a busy practice in environmental remediation and related fields, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across California and beyond.

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Science or related field.
• 8+ years in environmental/remediation services incl. writing, oversight, PM, business development, and staff management.
• Experience with oil & gas, manufacturing industries, utilities, landfills, and chlorinated solvent sites; PRP groups & municipalities preferred.
• Proven track record in business development and project management; mentoring staff preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills, ability to multi-task, safety awareness, and safe work practices.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Deltek Vision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead on total project value of $2M–$3M annually.
• Contribute to successful business development of new clients/projects >$500K annually.
• Write and review technical reports and proposals.
• Assist with project management activities.
• Grow an existing practice in brownfields redevelopment, groundwater/soil characterization and remediation, landfill engineering, or water resources.
• Mentor and train scientific staff; ensure quality work product.
• Develop client relationships and new business opportunities with local, regional, or national clients.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Business development

Staff management

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vision

Education

BS in Environmental Science or related field

HAZWOPER (40 hours)

Tools

Deltek Vision

Microsoft Office

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.

APEX is seeking a Project Manager to be based in Signal Hill, Pleasant Hill, or Fullerton, CA.

Our Pleasant Hill Practice is home to a multidisciplinary team of project managers, scientists, geologists, and engineers who collaborate on a wide variety of project types and environmental contaminants. We foster professional growth by offering opportunities to mentor others and learn from some of the industry's brightest professionals. With a supportive culture and diverse client base, our office provides the tools to build a rewarding and impactful career.

Your Responsibilities as a Project Manager:

• Serve as technical lead on cumulative project total of $2M to $3M annually.
• Contribute to successful business development of new clients and projects at greater than $500K annually.
• Write and review technical reports and proposals.
• Assist with project management activities.
• Ability to grow an existing bustling practice in one of the following areas: brownfields redevelopment, groundwater/soil characterization and remediation, landfill engineering, or water resources;
• Augment a busy established, successful practice
• Identifying and developing successful client relationships and new business development opportunities with public and private clients on local, regional or national basis; business development of $400,000 annual revenue
• Mentor and train scientific staff and ensure quality work product.
• Actively develop your own career growth.

What we're looking for:

• BS in Environmental Science or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience with environmental/remediation services, including technical writing, technical oversight, project management, business development, and staff management.
• Experience with oil & gas, manufacturing industries, utilities, landfills, and chlorinated solvent sites highly desired, Potentially Responsible Parties (PRP) groups, municipalities. (preferred)
• Proven track record in business development and project management experience, a plus.
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing staff. (preferred)
• Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle are required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Deltek Vision is preferred.

Why you'll love working with 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.
• 2000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Annual Expected Pay Range $100,000—$130,000 USD

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