Water Resources Engineering Project Manager

Apex Clearing Corporation; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Cross-training

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Apex in Fort Myers, FL, hybrid work, is seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineering Project Manager to lead a range of projects from proposal through execution. You will design water control structures, manage stormwater and flood mitigation tasks, and coordinate with clients, agencies, and internal teams to deliver high‑quality results.

The ideal candidate has a civil or environmental engineering degree, 5+ years in stormwater or groundwater projects, and excellent written and verbal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from a four-year college or university.
• 5+ years of experience in stormwater and/or groundwater projects.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Construction experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in water resources projects at the proposal, planning and execution stages.
• Lead construction design drawings for water control structures, flood mitigation, and water quality projects.
• Understand stormwater analysis and design, including modeling, floodplain mapping and regulatory permitting.
• Technical review and sealing of engineering drawings, where applicable.
• Oversee pre-, during-, and post-construction activities and field coordination.
• Liaise with clients, agencies, and others to determine project requirements and approvals.
• Manage project scheduling and financial aspects to meet client needs.
• Supervise CAD designers and permit technicians to move permit applications forward.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil3D

Stormwater routing modeling

Job description

Fort Myers, FL; Hybrid

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 grow, we’re focused on building a team of high‑performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next.

Your Responsibilities as a Water Resources Engineering Project Manager:

• As a team member, you will be responsible for participating in a variety of water resources engineering projects at the proposal, planning and execution stages for engineering studies and construction projects.
• Lead and be responsible for conceptual, preliminary, and final construction design drawings for water control structures, regional flood mitigation projects, and water quality improvement projects.
• Obtain a thorough understanding of stormwater analysis and design through related experience. This will include the preparation of stormwater management plans involving hydraulic and hydrologic modeling analyses, hydrogeology, preparation of design concepts, assessment of climatic data, flood assessments, floodplain mapping and modeling, flood mitigation designs, natural channel design, environmental compliance and regulatory permitting.
• Technical review and sealing of engineering design drawings, where applicable.
• Hands on experience with stormwater management modeling, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS and StormWise/ICPR4.
• Oversee pre‑construction, during‑construction and post‑construction implementation of water resources projects and coordination of field work.
• Provide peer review of reports and designs by internal water resources staff.
• Liaise with clients, agencies, and others to determine project requirements and obtain approvals.
• Project Management includes scheduling to ensure that project and clients’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner. Also includes the management of the financial aspects of the projects.
• Supervising CAD designers and project coordination with other departments, professions, and agencies.
• Supervising permit technicians and administration in completing permit applications to move the permit application process forward.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field from four‑year college or university.
• 5+years of experience in stormwaterand/or groundwater projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills required.
• Construction experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to effectively present information to governmental boards, public groups and/or boards of directors.
• Experienced with software such as stormwater routing modeling, ArcGIS, AutoCAD (Civil3D) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations implemented by state and federal regulatory agencies, such as: Florida Department of Emergency Protection (FDEP), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is desired.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Excellent driving record and valid driver’s license is required and an essential part of the position.

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: Project Manager

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