[Remote] Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US, seeking to hire Water or Wastewater Project Managers. The role involves managing Civil Engineering design projects related to Water or Wastewater Infrastructure, providing technical leadership, and ensuring project implementation and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manages project implementation with assigned project team and follows all company policies and operating procedures. 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
• Initiates projects by developing proposals/scopes of work and project budgets for approval by the Principal. For assigned projects, completes project initiation documents that includes detailed scope/outline, budget, and schedule for completion
• Supervises and directs individuals or teams of technical staff on projects and assists in the training and technical development of staff by holding training seminars, providing technical guidance during project execution, and bringing new technical developments in-house
• Consults with other technical staff and Project Managers on technical challenges in the drinking water discipline while also providing independent technical reviews on projects for other water discipline leaders
• Oversees the technical accuracy of project through regular communications with project staff, review of plans, specifications, reports, and calculations to ensure compliance with the firm's standards
• Tracks all projects costs, including labor and expenses, versus the project, and ensures that invoices are issued to the client in a timely manner in accordance with company policy
• Other tasks may include proposal preparation, participating in project interviews, attending public meetings, developing fee proposals, preparing contracts and presenting information to new and future potential clients

Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or related Engineering discipline
• 8+ years of related water or wastewater design experience, including project management experience
• Registered Professional Engineer or other Professional Registrations as appropriate for their primary field of expertise in State(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients, staff, subconsultants and contractors through effective leadership
• 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
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong desire to manage and mentor junior staff
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record is required

Benefits

• 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

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