Apex Companies · 15 hours ago
California Growth and Operations Leader – California Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expApex Companies is a national leader in water resources, environmental services, engineering, health & safety, and ESG consulting. They are seeking a dynamic, growth-focused leader to serve as California Growth and Operations Leader, responsible for promoting growth and overseeing operations across California while ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant, and profitable projects.
Civil EngineeringComplianceConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringWaste ManagementWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Develop and execute business strategies to drive growth and profitability across California operations
Partner with the Chief Growth Officer, Regional Commercial Leader and key leadership in the West Business Unit to maximize growth in the division
Collaborate with regional leadership to align goals and priorities across the West Business Unit
Partner with supervisors and project managers to foster client relationships and pursue new business opportunities
Represent Apex with clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders, strengthening our reputation throughout California
Lead operational P&L and ensure consistent performance against financial targets
Manage 8-10 direct reports throughout the existing California offices. Related duties include performance management, mentoring, training, personnel issue management, recruiting, etc
Provide technical and operational oversight for a diverse portfolio of environmental, engineering, and consulting projects
Mentor, coach, train and develop talent across multiple offices and service lines
Travel quarterly to the California offices along with limited travel to corporate functions (approx. 2x/year)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
15+ years of experience in consulting, environmental, or professional services
7+ years of demonstrated success in business development with new and existing clients
5+ years of experience managing operational P&L and leading multidisciplinary teams
Proven experience managing staff and operations across multiple locations
Broad exposure to diverse end markets, project scopes, and contract types
Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams
Excellent communication, collaboration, and client-relationship management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Deep understanding of California's unique regulatory and business environment
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Industrial Hygiene, Management, or related discipline
Professional licensure/certification (PE, PG, or equivalent in environmental/safety field)
Benefits
Company-subsidized medical and dental.
Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
Company
Apex Companies
Apex is a national water resources and environmental services firm that provides single-source solutions for routine and complex projects.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Tailwind Capital
2023-02-01Acquired
2019-01-01Undisclosed
2018-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
David Fabianski
President & CEO
Donell (Doni) Murphy
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Recent News
Columbia West
2026-01-06
2026-01-05
EIN Presswire
2025-12-16
Company data provided by crunchbase