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. CWE, An Apex Company, is a dynamic, award-winning provider of consulting, engineering, technical, and construction management services. Clients trust CWE to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to solve complex problems involving civil infrastructure, water resources, and the environment. CWE is an integrated firm with a reputation for delivering engineering solutions that improve the quality of life in a fiscally responsible and holistic manner, consistent with our vision of Creating a better tomorrow, today. We develop and implement real world solutions that are practical and cost-effective to create value for our clients and enhance our communities and environment.
This is not a "job" - it is a career with a rapidly-growing organization in a dynamic industry that recognizes excellent performance and provides opportunities for growth and advancement. In addition, as a firm that is leading the industry with innovative and creative approaches to solving environmental and engineering challenges, our employees leave the office each day knowing they have contributed to a positive movement that will improve our communities, environment, and the world.
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our team as a Project Manager at our headquarters in Fullerton, California . Independently applies extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
Acts in responsible charge of projects.
Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.
Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents.
Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex civil engineering problem.
Project Management
Manage workload of other engineering staff
Staff performance reviews
Meet with clients regarding work and performance of team, and regarding current and future work
Prepare project concepts through final design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) bid packages
Perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Prepare complete engineering reports related to civil site improvements, storm drainage, water distribution and transmission systems, pumping systems, pipelines, utilities, streets and roadways, bikeways, sanitary sewer collection systems, and water and wastewater facilities
Prepare project drawings/designs in AutoCAD Civil3D
Provide comments and markups to PS&E documents.
Utilize AutoCAD Civil3D to establish horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross sections, and perform earthwork calculations
Serve on project teams under the supervision of CWE Project/Program Managers and/or Directors/Principals
Complete assignments on time and within budget and achieve firm's quality objectives
Interact with public and private clients and stakeholders
Interact with multi-discipline and multi-office teams
Develops and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
Typically, in responsible charge of projects.
Analyzes complex civil engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.
Acknowledges and applies concepts of sustainability to civil engineering projects.
8+ Years of Experience in Civil Engineering or related field.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or other Bachelor's degree with 12+ years' Architect-Engineering (AE) industry experience.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Civil Engineering, or 12+ years of AE experience.
• Ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, etc.).
• Ability to use ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or related geospatial software
• Proficient in PDF software, such as Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Abilities to grasp and become proficient in new software and technologies
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
• MS, PhD or other advanced degree(s) in related fields.

Involved, organizes, and/or leads outreach and service activities with community service organizations
Engineer IV - Sr Project Engineer

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