Project Manager -Drinking Water

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages project implementation with assigned project team and follows all company policies and operating procedures.
• Keeps the client informed of the ongoing status of a project and provides 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.
• 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.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or other related Engineering discipline and 9+ years of drinking water design experience, including project management, or a master’s degree in the same with 8+ years of related 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients, staff, subconsultants and contractors through effective leadership, and 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.