Senior Civil Engineer & PM: Lead Infrastructure Growth

Apex Clearing Corporation; Portland, Vancouver (OR, WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual bonus

Job summary

Apex Companies in the Northwest is seeking a Sr Civil Engineer/Project Manager to lead the growth and delivery of our infrastructure practice across Oregon and SW Washington. Based in Portland or Vancouver, WA, this leadership role suits a proven seller-doer who enjoys developing client relationships and leading high-performing teams.

You will mentor staff, expand client relationships, and drive strategic local business development while overseeing major roadway, bridge, multimodal projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering, project management, and team leadership.
• PE license in Oregon and Washington, or ability to obtain both within six months of hire.
• Experience managing infrastructure projects for ODOT and WSDOT and/or local agencies across the northwest.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary infrastructure design projects from pursuit through construction while keeping projects within scoped schedules and budgets.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, mentoring staff, and managing project financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Support business development efforts throughout Oregon and SW Washington by identifying opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and expanding existing accounts.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with WSDOT, local municipalities, counties, ports, and other public agency clients.
• Champion the seller-doer model by identifying opportunities, leading pursuits, preparing proposals, participating in interviews, and contributing to annual growth objectives.
• Serve as Senior Engineering Manager for a portfolio of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects with cumulative annual project values exceeding $1 million, providing project oversight, technical guidance, and leadership to ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to the successful capture of more than $750,000 in annual infrastructure work through business development, client engagement, proposal development, and strategic pursuits.
• Lead project managers and technical staff in the successful execution of infrastructure projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction objectives are achieved.
• Provide leadership and oversight for roadway, highway, bridge, multimodal, ADA, and corridor improvement projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, balancing resources, priorities, and project workloads to meet business objectives.
• Mentor and develop engineers and project managers by providing coaching, performance feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Partner with regional leadership on staffing strategies, resource planning, succession planning, and operational improvements.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, and client service.
• Represent Apex at client meetings, industry organizations, conferences, and community events to strengthen market presence and expand business opportunities.
• Promote continuous improvement in project delivery, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Relationship-building

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apex Companies in the Northwest is seeking a Sr Civil Engineer/Project Manager to lead the growth and delivery of our infrastructure practice across Oregon and SW Washington. Based in Portland or Vancouver, WA, this leadership role suits a proven seller-doer who enjoys developing client relationships and leading high-performing teams.

You will mentor staff, expand client relationships, and drive strategic local business development while overseeing major roadway, bridge, multimodal projects.