Stormwater/Water Resources Project Manager

Apex Clearing Corporation; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) match

Bonuses and incentives

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking a Stormwater Infrastructure and Water Resources Project Manager for our Northeast Division, with hybrid work in Providence, RI, Quincy, MA, and Woburn, MA. The role offers travel to project sites and relocation opportunities to New England.

You will provide technical leadership, manage budgets and clients, mentor staff, and oversee H-H modeling, drainage design, and flood mitigation on diverse municipal and private projects.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering required.
• 8+ years in stormwater and water resources.
• Licensed PE in MA or eligible by reciprocity.
• Strong leadership and client management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical project delivery, design, scheduling, budgeting, and client management.
• Supervise teams on complex projects and mentor staff.
• Support training, proposals, and business development.
• Collaborate with staff and other PMs on technical challenges.
• Ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance across projects.
• present updates to clients and at public meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (MA) or reciprocity

Job description

Stormwater/Water Resources Project Manager

Hybrid; Providence, RI; Quincy, MA; Woburn, MA

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 $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Our Northeast Division is a well‑respected and award‑winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co‑exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast‑paced and rewarding work environment.

We are seeking a talented Project Manager with Stormwater Infrastructure and Water Resources experience to join our Northeast Division Stormwater Infrastructure Group.

The candidate selected for this position must reside near one of the following Apex offices: Quincy, MA, Woburn, MA, and Providence, RI. They will have the option of working in the office full‑time, working a hybrid schedule or working from home but they must be available to travel to local client and project sites. We are open to candidates willing to relocate to New England.

The selected employee will provide technical leadership and project management for a variety of municipal and private stormwater and water resources projects , including

• Hydraulic-Hydrologic (H-H) modeling
• Bridge, culvert and drainage system design
• Inland and coastal flood mitigation planning and design
• Civil site design and grading

Your Responsibilities as a Project Manager:

• Work as a stormwater and water resources subject matter expert and be responsible for technical project delivery and design, scheduling, budgeting, and client management.
• Supervise and direct individuals or teams of technical staff on complex projects and/or multiple smaller projects.
• Assist in the training and technical development of staff by various means including holding training seminars, providing technical guidance during project execution, and bringing new technical developments in-house.
• Assist with strategic planning, training, proposals, and business development.
• Consult with other technical staff and Project Managers on technical challenges in the stormwater and water resources discipline while also providing independent technical reviews on stormwater and water resources components of projects for other discipline s.
• Oversee the technical accuracy ofprojectthrough regular communications with project staff, review of plans, specifications, reports, and calculations to ensure compliance with the firm's standards.
• Recognize the potential risks of nonstandard technical matters or potential legal disputes by participating in required project risk and insurance training to minimize the firm's liability.
• Present project updates and technical information to the client and at public meetings to review and discuss project details

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline
• 8 + years of related experience in stormwater and water resources, including design and project management
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Massachusetts, or the ability to obtain same by reciprocity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients, staff, subconsultants and contractors through effective leadership, and demonstrated written 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
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong desire to manage and mentor junior staff
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

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Why You'll Love Working for Us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match and tuition assistance.
• Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of environmental projects.
• Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
• Opportunities for continued technical and professional development.
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the best and brightest professionals in the environmental industry.
• Join a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the United States.

Apex Job Title: Project Manager

Annual Expected Pay Range

$130,000 - $155,000 USD

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