Project Manager- Wastewater

Apex Companies, LLC; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Company-subsidized medical and dental

401(k) match

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC is looking for a Project Manager to lead wastewater engineering projects across Rhode Island and surrounding states. This is a hybrid role that requires client site travel. Candidates will have a strong background in engineering and leadership.

The ideal candidate must have at least 9 years of related experience or a master’s degree with 8 years, and be a Registered Professional Engineer. Benefits include medical coverage, sign-on bonus, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 9 years of related experience with increasing responsibility, or a master's degree with 8 years of experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain relevant state registration.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage project implementation with the assigned project team.
• Track all project costs and ensure timely client invoicing.
• Initiate projects by developing proposals and budgets.

Skills

Leadership and client relations

Technical accuracy in engineering

Strong writing and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Apex Companies, a leading engineering and environmental consulting firm in New England, is seeking a Project Manager to lead wastewater engineering projects across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. The role is hybrid, with travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage project implementation with the assigned project team and follow all company policies and operating procedures.
• Keep the client informed of project status and provide management, advice, and support to team members.
• Initiate projects by developing proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets for approval by the Principal.
• Complete project initiation documents that include detailed scope, budget, and schedule.
• Supervise and direct technical staff, providing training seminars, guidance during execution, and bringing new technical developments in-house.
• Consult with other technical staff and Project Managers on wastewater challenges and provide independent technical reviews.
• Ensure technical accuracy through regular communications, review of plans, specifications, reports, and calculations.
• Track all project costs, including labor and expenses, and ensure 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 clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 9 years of related experience with increasing responsibility, or a master’s degree with 8 years of related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer or other relevant professional registration in relevant state(s) (or ability to obtain).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients, staff, subconsultants, and contractors through effective leadership.
• Strong writing 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.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Company‑subsidized medical and dental coverage.
• Company‑paid life, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match with tuition assistance.
• Cross‑training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance‑based bonuses or other incentives.
• Access to a national firm with 50 locations across the USA.

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