Water/Wastewater Associate Project Manager

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Associate Project Manager to join our Northeast Division. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in water or wastewater engineering and design, along with the ambition and ability to expand their responsibilities into project management. This hybrid role can be based in our Quincy or Woburn, MA, or Providence, RI offices, and relocation assistance may be considered for candidates interested in moving to New England.

Primary responsibilities:

• Assists the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects.

• Works effectively and efficiently within prescribed budgets, and monitors performance on a weekly basis.

• Develops and negotiates scopes, fees, and schedules with sub-consultants under the guidance of the Project Manager.

• Develops technical solutions to more complex projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work.

• Assists in the development and execution of all aspects of the project scope of work.

• Assists the Project Manager in complying with assigned project schedules and budget on more complex projects by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope.

• Works closely with Project Managers to gain project management experience.

• Responsible for financial performance on tasks or projects under their control.

• Serves as the Technical Lead in respective discipline for more complex projects; will be responsible for the technical coordination among other design disciplines and subcontractors or subconsultants.

• Manages project budgets and staffing under project manager oversight.

• Supervises and trains less experienced staff by proving daily guidance and checking their work and progress. Provides input for completion of annual reviews.

• Develops technical approach, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal.

• Maintains quality control within the discipline by reviewing designs, checking calculations, assumptions, and the basis of design on more complex projects.

• Assists in the coordination and attendance of client meetings, including public hearings. Prepares and performs oral presentations for clients regarding project deliverables.

• Assists Project Manager by leading construction administration tasks such as construction progress meetings; submittal reviews; preparation of meeting agendas and minutes; review of daily and weekly construction reports; preparation of payment applications, RFIs, and change orders; coordination with Resident Project Representatives; completing project closeout; and tracking construction schedules. Provides updates to the Project Manager.

• Demonstrates awareness of corporate priorities regarding quality of work, client satisfaction, and project profitability.

• Understands and is aware of contract terms and conditions, professional liability matters, and advises the Project Manager of any concerns.

• Participates in approved external associations and professional conferences and presents or authors technical papers.

• Identifies areas of potential claims by preparing documentation and reporting back to Project Manager.

• May manage a direct report(s), and be responsible for workload management, time and expense approval and career path development.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline

• PE license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months

• 5+ years' of water or wastewater systems design experience in a professional services environment

• Must have a driver’s license and a clean driving record

• Technical writing skills

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Why you'll love working for us:

• 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.

Apex Job Title: Associate Project Manager

Req ID: 11891

Annual Expected Pay Range
$90,000 — $125,000 USD

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