Water/Wastewater Project Manager

The role

This person will lead municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction. They will manage multidisciplinary teams and serve as a primary point of contact for public agency and utility clients.

What you will do

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project life cycle
• Manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Serve as a trusted client partner and primary point of contact
• Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, risk strategies, technical deliverables, and quality expectations
• Provide technical leadership and QA/QC review
• Mentor and coach engineers, designers, and emerging project managers
• Support business development through client relationship building and proposals
• Help clients pursue state, federal, and other funding opportunities

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California or ability to obtain such a license within three months
• 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, client communication, and multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Strong technical background in project delivery from conceptual planning through detailed design, permitting, bidding, and construction support
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, cost estimates, technical reports, plans, specifications, and client presentations
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, subconsultants, internal teams, and community stakeholders
• A leadership style that balances technical confidence with collaboration, mentorship, accountability, and a genuine interest in helping others grow

Nice to have

• focused on municipal water, wastewater, utilities, treatment, conveyance, or related infrastructure projects

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunities
• Flexible schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution

About the company

Apex Companies is a consulting and engineering firm in the AEC industry. The firm is recognized for high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions.