--- title: 'CEI Senior Project Engineer at Apex Companies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/cei-senior-project-engineer-apex-companies-fort-myers-64xm7bz87tde' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # CEI Senior Project Engineer at Apex Companies - **Company:** Apex Companies - **Location:** Fort Myers, FL / Naples, Italy / Port Charlotte, FL - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apexcompanies/jobs/5444121008 ## Job description Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? 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. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. 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. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Project Administrator to lead Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services on FDOT, LAP, county, and municipal transportation projects throughout Florida. The successful candidate will be responsible for project management, contract administration, construction oversight, quality assurance, client coordination, and mentoring CEI staff while serving as the primary point of contact between the owner, contractor, and project team. This position is ideal for an experienced transportation professional who can successfully lead CEI teams, manage client relationships, and deliver FDOT and local agency construction projects from notice-to-proceed through final acceptance. Essential Responsibilities - Serve as the Senior CEI Project Engineer and Project Administrator on transportation construction projects. - Manage project delivery, schedules, budgets, documentation, and staff assignments. - Coordinate with FDOT, local agencies, municipalities, contractors, utility companies, and project stakeholders. - Ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, standards, and agency requirements. - Review and process pay applications, change orders, supplemental agreements, claims, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings. - Lead progress meetings and prepare project correspondence and reports. - Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities performed by CEI staff. - Verify quantities, materials testing, contract compliance, and contractor performance. - Monitor project schedules and identify potential risks, delays, and constructability issues. - Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to inspectors and support staff. - Coordinate project closeout activities, final acceptance, and as-built documentation. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. - Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required or ability to obtain Florida P.E. licensure within six (6) months of hire. - Minimum 5+ years of FDOT and/or Florida CEI experience. - Experience serving in a CEI leadership role, such as Project Administrator, Assistant Project Administrator, Project Engineer, or Senior Inspector. - Thorough understanding of FDOT specifications, standards, procedures, and construction documentation requirements. - Strong leadership, communication, organization, and client management skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and staff simultaneously. - Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Florida. ## Preferred Qualifications - FDOT Project Administrator experience. - FDOT CTQP certifications. - Experience with SiteManager, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office applications. - Experience managing roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and transportation improvement projects. - Local agency and municipal CEI experience is highly preferred, particularly with Lee County, Collier County, Hendry County, Hardee County, City of Fort Myers, City of Cape Coral, and other Florida local governments. - Experience administering FDOT LAP-funded construction projects. - Established working relationships with FDOT District personnel and local agency clients. ## What We Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Opportunities for leadership and career advancement. - Diverse portfolio of local agency transportation projects. - Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment. - Opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Florida. Why you'll love working for us: - 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. - Working with the best and brightest in the industry. - 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US. Apex Job Title: Engineer 3 - Sr Project Engineer Req ID: 12184 ## #LI-TB1 We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Apex Companies does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes for any of our job postings to our career’s sites, or to any employees of Apex Companies or affiliates. Apex Companies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ## About Apex Companies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Apex Companies is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm providing environmental, infrastructure, health & safety, and compliance services to public and private clients. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Morgan Stanley) - **Headquarters**: Rockville, Maryland, United States - **Founded**: 1988 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Environmental Services, Engineering, Consulting, Infrastructure, Water Management, Health & Safety - **Target customers**: B2B – public agencies (federal, state, local), private sector (energy, transportation, manufacturing, real estate, aerospace, telecommunications) - **Mission/purpose**: “Shaping a safe, sustainable, and equitable future” – supporting the natural and built environment through engineering excellence. ## Products & Services Apex offers a suite of professional and field services across four main pillars: - **Environmental**: Compliance, assessment, remediation, permitting, and expert witness/litigation support. - **Infrastructure**: Multidisciplinary planning, design, and delivery for transportation, water, energy, and telecommunications. - **Health & Safety**: Workplace health, safety, and regulatory compliance services. - **Compliance & Assurance**: Environmental data management and compliance platform (ARTEMIS®), ESG and resiliency consulting, and integrated water/wastewater/stormwater management. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $250 million (LinkedIn company data) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Parent company is Morgan Stanley. Key clients include confidential aerospace firms, Colonial Pipeline, Oregon DEQ, and numerous public agencies. - **Growth Signals**: - Ranked #13 All-Environmental Firm by ENR (2024) and #68 in Top 200 Environmental Firms - Named a 2026 Hot Firm by Zweig Group - Over 100 new grads hired in the last 4 years - 367 active job postings as of mid-2025, with monthly posting growth of +53.6% - 20% of employees promoted annually - Operates in all 50 U.S. states and 6 countries (India, Pakistan, China, Philippines, Egypt) ## Competitive Advantages - **National footprint with local expertise**: Offices nationwide and a large, multidisciplinary team (864 employees) able to serve clients across diverse sectors. - **Broad service line integration**: Clients can access environmental, engineering, compliance, and H&S services under one roof – reducing complexity and cost. - **Award-winning track record**: Consistently recognized by ENR, Zweig Group, and Environmental Business Journal, which signals reliability and technical excellence. - **Proprietary technology platform (ARTEMIS®)** for environmental data management, adding a digital differentiator. - **Private equity backing (Morgan Stanley)** provides capital for acquisitions and growth (evidenced by acquired firms like Environmental Partners, PBS, etc.) ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Continue expanding service lines and geographic reach, especially in water, ESG, and infrastructure. Invest in talent development and digital tools (ARTEMIS®). - **Growth direction**: Organic growth through career development and promotions, plus strategic acquisitions to deepen capabilities. Emphasis on recruiting early-career talent and experienced professionals to support a growing project pipeline. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, inclusive, and community-focused. Employees contribute paid time off and payroll donations to support colleagues and external charities. “We care. We collaborate. We deliver.” - **Career development**: Individual Development Plans (IDPs), dual career tracks (management and technical), in-house SME workshops, conference attendance, tuition reimbursement, and on-demand training via Apex Online University. - **Benefits**: Competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), company-paid life and disability, wellness programs, paid time off, holidays, and financial planning support (retirement, tax-deferred savings). - **Work environment**: Mix of office, field, and remote work depending on role. Many positions involve client-site visits and fieldwork. The company supports flexible arrangements but does not publicly advertise a fully remote policy. - **Recognition**: Employees have won awards such as Daily Journal of Commerce’s Women of Vision and IEA Associate of the Year. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Stated commitment to diversity and inclusion as a collaborative foundation. ## Sources 1. [apexcos.com](https://apexcos.com/) 2. [apexcos.com/careers/](https://apexcos.com/careers/) 3. [apexcos.com/careers/why-apex/](https://apexcos.com/careers/why-apex/) 4. [apexcos.com/careers/grow-with-us/](https://apexcos.com/careers/grow-with-us/) 5. 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