Water/Wastewater Project Manager
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a related Engineering discipline is required.
- At least 8 years of related water or wastewater design experience, including project management experience, is required.
- Professional Engineer registration or other professional registration appropriate to the primary field in states where Apex works, or the ability to obtain it by reciprocity, is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients, staff, subconsultants, and contractors through effective leadership is required.
- A strong understanding of state and federal regulatory frameworks and experience interacting with regulators in the local and technical areas where Apex works is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong desire to manage and mentor junior staff are required.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
- Manage project implementation with assigned project teams while following company policies and operating procedures, keeping clients informed of project status, and providing management, advice, and support to project team members.
- Initiate projects by developing proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets for approval by the Principal; complete project initiation documents detailing scope, budget, and completion schedule for assigned projects.
- Supervise and direct technical staff on projects and support their training and technical development by holding training seminars, providing technical guidance during project execution, and bringing new technical developments in-house.
- Consult with technical staff and Project Managers on technical challenges in the drinking water discipline and provide independent technical reviews on projects for other water discipline leaders.
- Oversee project technical accuracy by communicating regularly with project staff and reviewing plans, specifications, reports, and calculations for compliance with firm standards.
- Track project costs, including labor and expenses, against project budgets and ensure timely client invoicing in accordance with company policy.
- Prepare proposals and fee proposals, participate in project interviews, attend public meetings, prepare contracts, and present information to prospective clients.
About the company
Apex Companies provides environmental consulting and engineering services to public agencies and private clients across all 50 states. Its offerings include water resources management, environmental remediation, health and safety, compliance assurance, ESG advisory, and infrastructure engineering, delivering work from site assessments to managing complex projects. A key differentiator is the breadth of services across environmental, health and safety, and ESG, plus its ARTEMIS data-management platform that organizes environmental information for risk mitigation and lending. The company aims to help clients manage environmental risk, achieve regulatory compliance, and efficiently complete projects while expanding its national footprint.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Rockville, Maryland
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zweig named Apex a 2026 Hot Firm, ranking it No. 28.
- March 2026 CWE acquisition expands California engineering reach and cross-sells immediately.
- February 2026 Tully acquisition strengthens stormwater lifecycle services across Northern California projects.
What critics are saying
- Rapid roll-up integration can dilute service quality and overload project managers by 2027.
- The 2024 NRC report flagged a Severity III violation at Apex Companies.
- PE ownership under Morgan Stanley Capital Partners pressures exits; stalled growth breaks the platform thesis.
What makes Apex Companies unique
- Apex bundles water, environmental, and infrastructure work through one national platform.
- ARTEMIS gives clients environmental data management and lending support across project lifecycles.
- March 2026 CWE and Tully deals deepen California civil, water, and stormwater capabilities.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Relocation Assistance