Civil Project Manager - PE
About the job
- At least 5 years of civil engineering experience.
- A California Professional Engineer license.
- Knowledge of Civil 3D or similar design software.
- Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, and regulatory approvals.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Project management and decision-making abilities.
- Attention to detail with a focus on quality and efficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Collaborative mindset with leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Problem-solving ability combining creative and technical thinking.
- Manage civil engineering projects from planning through construction.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
- Lead design efforts for grading, drainage, utilities, and site development.
- Prepare and review plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports for construction of grading, drainage, water, storm drain, sewer line, street, and other improvements for public works and private development projects, using Civil 3D and associated design software.
- Coordinate with clients, agencies, consultants, and internal teams.
- Oversee permitting, entitlements, and regulatory approvals.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, and deliverables to ensure quality and timelines.
- Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical staff.
- Support construction activities, including submittal review, requests for information, and field issue resolution.
- Manage engineering projects while providing hands-on design oversight and technical direction.
- Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts and serve as Engineer of Record, reviewing, approving, and signing plans.
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