Water/Wastewater Project Manager

apexcompanies; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, and HSA

Generous PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through construction in Sacramento. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage scopes, schedules and budgets, and serve as the primary client contact, navigating regulatory and stakeholder considerations.

This role offers a competitive package including a $10,000 sign-on bonus, annual bonus eligibility, and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• CA PE license or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• 8+ years progressive civil eng. exp. in municipal water/wastewater utilities.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project delivery from planning to construction support.
• Experience preparing proposals, budgets, reports, plans and client presentations.
• Excellent communication with clients, regulators, contractors and stakeholders.
• Leadership style balancing technical confidence with mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through full project life cycle from planning to closeout.
• Manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects (treatment facilities, pipelines, storage).
• Serve as primary client contact with public agencies and utilities.
• Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, risk strategies, and QA/QC.
• Provide technical leadership and reviews for plans, reports, permits and construction support.
• Mentor engineers and designers to foster a growth-minded team.
• Support business development through client relationships and proposals.

Skills

CA PE eligible

8+ yrs CE exp

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Job description

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.

We're seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our team, leading municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction.

What You'll Lead:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project life cycle; planning, alternatives analysis, design, permitting, bidding, construction support, commissioning, and closeout.
• Manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects such as treatment facilities, pump and lift stations, storage facilities, distribution and collection systems, conveyance pipelines, utility planning, modeling, and rehabilitation improvements.
• Serve as a trusted client partner and primary point of contact, helping public agency and utility clients navigate technical, regulatory, budget, schedule, and stakeholder considerations.
• Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, risk strategies, technical deliverables, and quality expectations to keep projects moving forward successfully.
• Provide technical leadership and QA/QC review for plans, specifications, opinions of probable cost, reports, permits, and construction-phase engineering support.
• Mentor and coach engineers, designers, and emerging project managers while creating a collaborative, accountable, and growth-minded team environment.
• Support business development through client relationship building, proposal strategy, interviews, presentations, networking, and identification of new and repeat work.
• Help clients pursue state, federal, and other funding opportunities that make critical infrastructure improvements possible.

What We're Looking For:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California (or ability to obtain such a license within three months)
• 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, preferably focused on municipal water, wastewater, utilities, treatment, conveyance, or related infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, client communication, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong technical background in project delivery from conceptual planning through detailed design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, cost estimates, technical reports, plans, specifications, and client presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, subconsultants, internal teams, and community stakeholders.
• A leadership style that balances technical confidence with collaboration, mentorship, accountability, and a genuine interest in helping others grow.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work that matters: design infrastructure that supports clean water, public health, environmental protection, and resilient communities.
• Work alongside experienced leaders in a culture that values growth, mentorship, and giving employees the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a well-established local practice. Flexible schedule that supports both client service and work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options.
• Generous PTO to recharge and maintain balance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• A chance to grow with a company recognized for strong client retention, strategic growth, and continued expansion in the AEC industry.

Apex Job Title: Project Manager

Req ID: 11935

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Annual Expected Pay Range $130,000 - $200,000 USD

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