Apex Companies
Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
Principal-Water/Wastewater
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“Principal - Water/Wastewater at Apex Companies. Skills: business development, project delivery, client relationship management, market growth, team leadership. Lead business development and project delivery for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Oversee delivery of municipal infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment, distribution/collection systems, and stormwater management”
Industry & Context.
sign-on bonus, relocation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS or MS Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or relevant engineering discipline, 15+ years of experience in municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure, Proven background in the design and management of water and wastewater treatment, distribution, collection, and conveyance systems, Demonstrated success in developing new markets, securing key municipal clients, and achieving financial growth targets, Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients in a forward-thinking manner to drive growth and sustained performance through effective leadership, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Registered Professional Engineer preferred in MA, CT, or NH, record of mentoring, team development, and leading cross-discipline project teams, Desire to manage and mentor all levels of staff
What You'll Do.
Lead business development and project delivery for municipal water
and stormwater infrastructure projects
Oversee delivery of municipal infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment
distribution/collection systems
and stormwater management
Ensure technical excellence
and adherence to scope
Provide technical leadership
and QA/QC oversight to project teams
Manage project performance
and profitability metrics
and develop engineers
and technical staff to grow Apex’s local presence
Foster a collaborative
high-performance culture focused on client satisfaction and technical excellence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Divisional and Regional Leadership to align local efforts with Apex’s broader infrastructure strategy; Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and QA/QC oversight to project teams; Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff to grow Apex’s local presence; Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture; Participate in Apex’s Principal Leadership group, contributing to strategic planning, market development, and talent initiatives
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
project delivery, project management, scope management, schedule management, budget management, project performance management, backlog management, utilization management, profitability metrics
Full Job Description
Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting Manchester, New Hampshire; or Southwest Connecticut. This role will begin as a remote position with the intent to establish a local office in one of the target markets. Once the office is opened, the position will transition to a hybrid work arrangement. This is a strategic growth role for a senior, client-facing professional with a strong municipal network and an active book of business. The successful candidate will lead business development and project delivery for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects in their local geography, supported by Apex’s national resources and multidisciplinary teams. If you are an entrepreneurial leader with a track record of building markets, winning work, and delivering impactful infrastructure projects, we invite you to join Apex and help shape the next chapter of our Infrastructure growth. We are offering a sign-on bonus as well as relocation for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities: Market Growth & Leadership Lead the growth of Apex’s water, wastewater, and stormwater 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 your 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. Client Development & Relationship Management 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
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