Senior Water/Wastewater Project Leader

Apex Companies, LLC.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Medical, Vision, Dental, and HSA

Generous PTO

401K Plan including employer contrib.

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC. is seeking a high-performing Managing Engineer to lead a team of engineers on water and wastewater infrastructure projects across planning, design, bidding, and construction phases in Utah.

You will drive project schedules and budgets, mentor staff, and build strong client relationships while expanding workload and pursuing new opportunities in the western U.S. The position offers a competitive package with bonus opportunities and a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Utah or ability to obtain such license.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Project management experience including proposals, scopes, budgets, and execution.
• Strong mentorship and performance management capabilities.
• Experience with strategic planning, client development, and operational oversight.
• Excellent verbal and written communications and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers on Water/Wastewater infrastructure projects—from planning through construction.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, technical quality, and workload to ensure operational excellence.
• Strengthen client relationships and expand workload with value-driven solutions.
• Mentor staff to cultivate a high-performing team culture focused on quality and accountability.
• Identify new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client presentations to grow regional business development.
• Partner with division leadership on strategic planning, business development, and client relationship management across the western U.S.
• Play a central role in talent development and succession planning.

Skills

Project management

Mentorship

Client development

Strategic planning

Communication

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Job description

Apex Companies, LLC. is seeking a high-performing Managing Engineer to lead a team of engineers on water and wastewater infrastructure projects across planning, design, bidding, and construction phases in Utah.

You will drive project schedules and budgets, mentor staff, and build strong client relationships while expanding workload and pursuing new opportunities in the western U.S. The position offers a competitive package with bonus opportunities and a $20,000 sign-on bonus.