Client Service Leader - Water/Wastewater

Apex Companies is a consulting and engineering firm focused on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact. We invest in your development at every stage of your career, offering autonomy and flexibility to do your best work. As we expand our Infrastructure Practice, we seek a senior leader to build and grow our infrastructure (water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, civil engineering) business in key Northeast markets (MA, NH, CT). This strategic growth role begins as remote with the opportunity to establish and lead a new office in your target market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of Apex’s infrastructure services within your designated local market.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to expand relationships with municipal, utility, and public-sector clients.
• Leverage existing client relationships and market insight to establish Apex as a trusted regional partner.
• Collaborate with Divisional and Regional Leadership to align local efforts with Apex’s broader infrastructure strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and utility clients, understanding their infrastructure priorities and funding mechanisms.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities, lead proposal development, and manage interview and negotiation processes.
• Drive cross-selling of Apex’s complementary environmental, construction, and compliance services.
• Represent Apex at professional associations, technical committees, and industry conferences.
• Oversee delivery of municipal infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment, distribution/collection systems, stormwater management, transportation, or civil engineering.
• Ensure technical excellence, quality control, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and QA/QC oversight to project teams.
• Manage project performance, including backlog, utilization, and profitability metrics.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff to grow Apex’s local presence.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on client satisfaction and technical excellence.

Requirements

• BS or MS Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure.
• Registered Professional Engineer preferred in MA, CT, or NH.
• Demonstrated success in developing new markets, securing key municipal clients, and achieving financial growth targets.
• Strong record of mentoring, team development, and leading cross-discipline project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to manage and mentor all levels of staff.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short-term, 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.

Pay

Annual expected pay range: $195,000 USD - $220,000 USD.