--- title: 'Environmental Project Manager / Senior NEPA Specialist at Apex Companies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/environmental-project-manager-senior-nepa-specialist-apex-companies-bend-xjv44jyqpjqx' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-24' --- # Environmental Project Manager / Senior NEPA Specialist at Apex Companies - **Company:** Apex Companies - **Location:** Bend, OR - **Posted:** 2026-10-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-24 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apexcompanies/jobs/5457518008 ## 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. Environmental Project Manager / Senior NEPA Specialist The Environmental Project Manager / Senior NEPA Specialist leads environmental consulting projects across the energy, transmission, infrastructure, and transportation markets. This senior, client-facing position is responsible for technical delivery, project management, business development, client relationships, and team leadership. Responsibilities span opportunity development and project scoping through agency approval and project completion, with an additional focus on expanding Apex’s environmental consulting services in Central Oregon and the broader Northwest. ## Key Responsibilities - Lead environmental consulting projects from initiation through completion, including environmental assessments, NEPA reviews, permitting, compliance evaluations, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, hazardous materials, and related services. - Serve as environmental task manager on complex state- and federally funded projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and agency partners to support design and construction. - Develop and deliver EAs, EISs, programmatic reviews, permitting strategies, technical reports, work plans, corrective action plans, regulatory submittals, and other client deliverables. - Lead environmental investigations and field activities, including site assessments, sampling, inspections, and data collection, in accordance with applicable regulations and industry standards. - Evaluate field and laboratory data and develop practical recommendations that address environmental, health and safety, regulatory, and client needs. - Manage scope, schedule, budget, contracts, risk, and quality across complex engagements. - Serve as the primary client contact and advisor and independently scope, price, negotiate, and defend proposed work. - Coordinate subcontractors, laboratories, field staff, and other resources to deliver projects safely and efficiently. - Develop and maintain relationships with federal, state, local, and utility decision-makers; prepare proposals and presentations; and pursue sole-source and follow-on work. - Mentor project managers and technical staff and provide hands-on guidance for fieldwork, analysis, and report preparation. - Collaborate with environmental scientists, industrial hygienists, engineers, architects, contractors, and facility managers. - Help grow Apex’s environmental and NEPA practice in Central Oregon and the Northwest while contributing to firm-wide market strategy. - Stay current on environmental regulations, emerging issues, industry standards, and best management practices. Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field. - Eight plus years of relevant environmental consulting experience, including at least seven years focused on NEPA with substantial federal experience. - Demonstrated success managing projects end to end, including scope, schedule, budget, contracts, client communication, regulatory coordination, quality, and delivery risk. - Experience preparing and delivering NEPA documentation and working successfully with federal, state, and local agency environmental staff. - Experience with environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, natural resources, environmental permitting, or related services. - Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements. - Strong technical writing, project management, problem-solving, leadership, and client communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, priorities, and client relationships with accountability and sound judgment. - Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, originate opportunities, and manage both sales and project delivery responsibilities. - Commitment to safe work practices and effective leadership of field and office teams. - Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard environmental data management, project management, and reporting tools. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Oregon environmental regulations, agencies, and permitting processes; Washington, California, or comparable jurisdictional experience will also be considered. - Familiarity with permitting and agency coordination related to wetlands, waters, habitat, land use, and other resource-protection programs. - Established client and agency relationships in the Northwest United States and a record of securing repeat, sole-source, or follow-on work. - Experience shaping or growing a NEPA or environmental consulting practice. - Professional certification such as CIH, CSP, CEM, CPESC, or another relevant environmental credential. 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: Scientist 4 - Lead Scientist Req ID: 12232 ## #LI-SH1 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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