Environmental Sector Lead– South Atlantic Division

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 grow, we’re focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next. E nvironmental Sector Lead– South Atlantic Division Locations: North Carolina, Georgia, Florida Work Model: Remote / Hybrid / In-office (within South Atlantic Geography) Position Overview The Environmental Sector Lead – South Atlantic Division is a high ‑ impact, leadership role responsible for leading and supporting Apex’s environmental consulting business across our South Atlantic Division (Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida).

This role offers the opportunity to help shape Apex’s environmental strategy in the South Atlantic by strengthening service delivery across existing client relationships, deepening support to key existing accounts, expanding services to municipal and public-sector clients,, and leveraging Apex’s national technical capabilities. The Sector Lead will collaborate closely with Division leadership, National Account Managers, Project Managers, and technical teams to develop strategies for existing client accounts that allow for increased project opportunities and revenue growth on these accounts.

Responsibilities

as an E nvironmental Sector Lead: Drive growth of Apex’s services across existing accounts, with accountability for pipeline development, opportunity creation, and revenue generation; looking for a focus on site characterization, investigation, and remediation for industrial/commercial and municipal clients. Connect teams across Apex sectors within the South Atlantic to develop culture of cross-service collaboration that strengthens service to existing client relationships. Identify, with Division Leadership, existing dormant accounts and serve as a client-facing leader increasing active engagement with these industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.

Provide technical and strategic leadership on select environmental engagements, ensuring quality execution while maintaining a primary focus on client satisfaction and repeat business. Work closely with National Account Managers and Commercial Line Leaders to build and execute account plans with Project Managers across the Division. Direct high-visibility projects, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and successful environmental outcomes.

Collaborate and communicate effectively on key technical concepts to regulators, stakeholders, and teaming partners. Manage existing program and project performance with a focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.

What We'Re Looking For

: Industry Experience 12+ years of experience in environmental consulting or industry with progressive responsibility in strategy development. Professional registration as a PE or PG in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia or Florida Proven success in client engagement, building opportunities through existing relationships, and managing complex environmental programs.