Water/Wastewater Project Lead (Hybrid)

Apex Companies, LLC; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Life & disability insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Cross-training

Bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking a Water/Wastewater Associate Project Manager for our Northeast Division in the Boston area, with hybrid work options in Quincy, MA or Woburn, MA, and Providence, RI. The role focuses on expanding responsibilities into project management while applying water and wastewater design expertise.

The ideal candidate has a civil/environmental engineering background, 5+ years of design experience, and a PE license or ability to obtain one within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• PE license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• 5+ years' of water or wastewater systems design experience in a professional services environment.
• Must have a driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Technical writing skills

Responsibilities

• Assists the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects.
• Works effectively and efficiently within prescribed budgets, and monitors performance on a weekly basis.
• Develops and negotiates scopes, fees, and schedules with sub-consultants under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Develops technical solutions to more complex projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work.
• Assists in the development and execution of all aspects of the project scope of work.
• Assists the Project Manager in complying with assigned project schedules and budget on more complex projects by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope.
• Works closely with Project Managers to gain project management experience.
• Responsible for financial performance on tasks or projects under their control.
• Serves as the Technical Lead in respective discipline for more complex projects; will be responsible for the technical coordination among other design disciplines and subcontractors or subconsultants.
• Manages project budgets and staffing under project manager oversight.
• Supervises and trains less experienced staff by proving daily guidance and checking their work and progress. Provides input for completion of annual reviews.
• Develops technical approach, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal.
• Maintains quality control within the discipline by reviewing designs, checking calculations, assumptions, and the basis of design on more complex projects.
• Assists in the coordination and attendance of client meetings, including public hearings. Prepares and performs oral presentations for clients regarding project deliverables.
• Assists Project Manager by leading construction administration tasks such as construction progress meetings; submittal reviews; preparation of meeting agendas and minutes; review of daily and weekly construction reports; preparation of payment applications, RFIs, and change orders; coordination with Resident Project Representatives; completing project closeout; and tracking construction schedules. Provides updates to the Project Manager.
• Demonstrates awareness of corporate priorities regarding quality of work, client satisfaction, and project profitability.
• Understands and is aware of contract terms and conditions, professional liability matters, and advises the Project Manager of any concerns.
• Participates in approved external associations and professional conferences and presents or authors technical papers.
• Identifies areas of potential claims by preparing documentation and reporting back to Project Manager.
• May manage a direct report(s), and be responsible for workload management, time and expense approval and career path development.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

PE license eligibility within 6 months

Technical writing

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Job description

Apex Companies is seeking a Water/Wastewater Associate Project Manager for our Northeast Division in the Boston area, with hybrid work options in Quincy, MA or Woburn, MA, and Providence, RI. The role focuses on expanding responsibilities into project management while applying water and wastewater design expertise.

The ideal candidate has a civil/environmental engineering background, 5+ years of design experience, and a PE license or ability to obtain one within 6 months.