[Remote] Principal - Water/Wastewater Infrastructure (New England Strategic Growth)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Apex Companies is a rapidly growing consulting and engineering firm focused on infrastructure projects. They are seeking a Principal-level leader to expand their Water/Wastewater business in the Northeast, focusing on business development and project delivery for municipal infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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, and stormwater management
- 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
- Participate in Apex’s Principal Leadership group, contributing to strategic planning, market development, and talent initiatives
Skills
- BS or MS Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or relevant engineering discipline
- 15+ years of experience in municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure
- Registered Professional Engineer preferred in MA, CT, or NH
- 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
- Strong record of mentoring, team development, and leading cross-discipline project teams
- 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
- Desire to manage and mentor all levels of staff
- Registered Professional Engineer preferred in MA, CT, or NH
Benefits
- 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.
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