Head of Engineering and Project Management

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. At Apex, you help shape what's next. 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.

Supervise and direct the preparation of studies, design and construction bid documents for traffic-related transportation (roadway) projects addressing traffic challenges and multi‑modal (Complete Streets) needs along corridors and intersections.

Provide technical direction, expertise and mentoring relating to traffic analysis models (using Synchro, PTV Vissim, etc.), traffic signal design and specification preparation, traffic management plan design, and signs and pavement markings design.

Maintain strong oversight of project financials and budgets, schedules, and overall project progress.

Manage/mentor staff and provide guidance, manage workloads, and provide issue resolution

Prepare project scopes and budgets for proposals and contracts

Build existing and new client relationships to generate project opportunities

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

8 + years of experience in the traffic/transportation engineering field comprised of traffic-related models, studies, design and project management

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification a plus

Demonstrated effectiveness in planning and managing projects as well as maintaining budgets and schedules

Must be skilled at building and maintaining positive client relations

Must be motivated with desire for personal growth and advancement, as well as firm growth

Effective at managing and mentoring staff

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

Apex Job Title: Project Manager REQ ID 11938

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