Sr Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Apex Companies; Vancouver (WA); In loco; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401k match

Medical and dental coverage

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Apex Companies 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, you will develop client relationships, lead high-performing teams, and manage complex projects with a strong seller-doer approach.

You will guide pursuit, proposals, and interviews, expand our presence with public and private clients, and mentor staff while aiming for strategic local growth.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering, project management, and team leadership.
• PE license in OR and WA, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Proven record managing infrastructure projects for NW region.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design projects from pursuit to construction.
• Strong business development, client relationship, and project pursuits.

Mansioni

• Support business development across Oregon and SW Washington by identifying opportunities and expanding accounts.
• Develop relationships with WSDOT, local municipalities, counties, ports, and other public agencies.
• Lead seller-doer initiatives with pursuit preparation, proposals, and interviews; drive annual growth.
• Provide senior oversight for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects with >$1M annual value; mentor staff.
• Oversee roadway, highway, bridge, multimodal and corridor improvement projects; ensure scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams; balance resources and workloads to meet objectives.
• Mentor engineers and project managers; support regional staffing strategies and succession planning.
• Represent Apex in client meetings, industry groups, and community events; enhance market presence.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Team mentorship

Staff coaching

Resource planning

Safety & quality

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Strumenti

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

This role is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Apex 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 either Portland or Vancouver, WA, this leadership role is ideal for a proven seller-doer who enjoys developing client relationships, leading high-performing teams, managing complex infrastructure projects, and driving strategic growth. As a senior technical leader within the infrastructure practice, you will partner with regional leadership to expand our presence across our west region, strengthen key client relationships, and mentor the next generation of infrastructure professionals. You'll provide project oversight, support business development efforts, and ensure the successful execution of major infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, project management experience, and a proven ability to develop client relationships and win work. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful engineering projects while supporting a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will help drive the continued growth of our engineering practice across Oregon and Washington by expanding client relationships, mentoring staff, and contributing to strategic local business development efforts.

Typical projects include major roadway corridors, signalized intersections, roundabouts, bridges, multimodal facilities, ADA improvements, complete streets, and other multidisciplinary infrastructure improvements. These complex projects often involve state and federal funding to deliver roadway design, stormwater system design, utility coordination and design, traffic analysis and design, structure design, and construction management.

Our Apex offices have a significant historical presence within the communities we serve, averaging more than 20 years of local relationships with our agency and private development clients. You will be partnering with our local staff to leverage both your current and our existing Apex clients’ histories to support both marketing and project delivery goals while providing you well established turnkey relationships in support of your efforts.

Primary 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering, project management, and team leadership.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in both Oregon and Washington, or the ability to obtain both within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated success managing infrastructure projects for ODOT and WSDOT and/or local agencies across the northwest.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and infrastructure project pursuits.
• Strong understanding of WSDOT Design Manual, AASHTO, MUTCD, and Washington State/local agency standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with project management, budgeting, scheduling, and client management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven business development and client relationship experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with ODOT, Washington County, City of Portland, Port of Portland, Clackamas County, WSDOT, Clark County, the City of Vancouver, the Port of Vancouver, and other agencies throughout the northwest.
• Demonstrated experience growing client accounts and developing strategic business opportunities.
• Experience leading alternative delivery projects and managing multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and/or MicroStation.

Apex Historic & Current Project Delivery List

• OR99E Canby Improvements Project (ODOT R1)
• Banks ADA Improvements Project (ODOT R2)
• Oregon City Quiet Zones Project (ODOT R1)
• Canby Quiet Zones Project (City of Canby)
• Redland Road Improvement Project (Clackamas County)
• Oatfield Rd-Jennings Ave Signal Rebuild Project (Clackamas County)
• Eastwood Elementary Safe Routes to School Project (City of Hillsboro)
• McKinney Elementary Safe Routes to School Project (City of Hillsboro)
• Stringtown Road Bridge Replacement Project (Washington County)
• Vancouver Waterfront Development Project (City of Vancouver)
• Heights District Master Plan & Design Support (City of Vancouver)
  • Tower Mall Loop Roads Project – Phase 1
  • Mill Plain & Macarthur Signalized Intersection Project
  • Mill Plain & Devine Signalized Intersection
  • MacArthur & Lieser Roundabout
  • Tower Mall Civic Plaza Project
• NE 18th Street: NE 97th to NE 105th Corridor Project
• NE 137th Avenue Corridor Completion Project (City of Vancouver)
• SR 503 & SR502 Signalized Intersection and Trail Improvements (City of Battle Ground)
• SR503 & Onsdorff Roundabout Intersection Project (City of Battle Ground)
• Breeze Creek Corridor Improvement Project (City of La Center)
• 32nd Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project (City of Washougal)
• Lake and Everette Roundabout Intersection Project (City of Camas)
• Everett Street Corridor Improvement Project (City of Camas)US12 & Clinton Interchange (Port and City of Walla Walla)
• Broadmoor Development Infrastructure Improvement Project (City of Pasco)
• Regulatory Sign and Guardrail Safety Improvements Project (Skamania County)

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: Engineer 5 - Sr Engineering Manager

Annual Expected Pay Range: $140,000 USD - $180,000 USD

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