Project Manager

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

We are seeking an experienced Stormwater and Site Civil Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex civil and water resources projects in the Northeast. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies, and ensuring technical excellence and quality from concept through construction.

Your Responsibilities as a Project Manager:

• Lead and manage stormwater management, site development, and infrastructure improvement projects from proposal through completion.
• Oversee design and analysis for stormwater conveyance systems, stormwater management, green infrastructure, and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Develop and review grading, drainage, and utility plans, site layout, and construction documents in support of water, wastewater, transportation, and private and public land development projects.
• Prepare and manage permit applications and coordinate with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining client relationships and ensuring profitability.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Participate in business development activities, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC standards and applicable codes, regulations, and sustainability principles.

Project Management

• Initiate Projects: Prepare proposals/scopes of work and project budgets for approval by Senior Project Manager or Principal. For assigned projects, complete project initiation documents that include detailed scope/outline, project workplan, budget, and schedule for completion.
• Manage Project Implementation: With assigned project team, ensure that all steps and procedures are taken according to company operating procedures and that all work is completed as planned and  scheduled. This includes keeping the client informed of the on-going status of a project and providing adequate management, advice, and support to the members of the project team.
• Coordinate/Communicate with Peers and Subconsultants: Work with other project managers to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
• Supervise Interdisciplinary Team: Coordinate subcontractors, subconsultants, and staff on the execution and scheduling of the project scope of work.
• Provide Technical Advice: Contribute to the development of recommendations for assigned projects and others, when requested.
• Prepare High Quality Reports: Demonstrates excellent writing skills through the consistent production of high-quality technical memoranda and reports. Ensures that the review process and other quality control guidelines are followed, and that final reports and presentations are completed per company standard operating procedures using standard company formats.
• Client Management: Meet regularly with clients to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance, and identify other business or cross-selling opportunities either with current clients or through referrals.

Business/Fiscal Management

• Budget Tracking and Invoicing: Track all projects costs, including labor and expenses, versus the project budget, and ensure that invoices are issued to the client in a timely manner in accordance with company policy. Follow up on all accounts receivables in accordance with accounting policies.
• Communicate Opportunities: Present potential new business, cross-selling opportunities or resource information, competitive situation, or technology/regulatory factors to the company.
• Control Costs: As part of the management of each project ensure that costs (internal and external) are kept in line with the original budget for time, travel, and material expenses. Discuss variations with supervisor,