Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager

Fisher Associates • Canonsburg, PA

31m • $120,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides both project and technical leadership while helping Fisher pursue new opportunities and strengthen client relationships. The role combines program management, environmental permitting, regulatory coordination, proposal development, agency interaction, and technical guidance across complex energy and environmental programs. It is for an established energy and environmental professional who wants to influence projects beyond technical delivery, offering room to lead teams, develop clients, navigate challenging regulatory issues, and help expand Fisher's presence in the energy market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Geology, Environmental/Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Remediation and Environmental Engineering, Geology, Planning Environmental Sciences, or another related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of site investigation, project permitting, environmental compliance, and project management experience.
• Strong technical and business development background.
• Complete understanding of MS Office programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to interpret and apply site investigation and remediation practices and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work using critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage projects, time, tasks, changing priorities, deliverables, and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Ability to build trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening.
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and outcomes with integrity, honesty, and transparency.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in oil and gas, electrical transmission, and renewable energy industries.
• Multi-media environmental compliance audit experience across various markets and industries.
• Knowledge of Deltek.
• Knowledge of MicroStation.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business development efforts and manage mid- to large-scale energy and environmental projects.
• Oversee program-wide projects, including project setup, planning, safety analysis, kickoff, scope, schedule, staffing, and budgets.
• Develop project strategies and design approaches that meet client objectives while maintaining regular communication with clients and managers.
• Manage project billing, client updates, QA/QC, project closeout, and compliance with project plans.
• Prepare compliant project proposals and serve as Proposal Manager and primary client contact throughout the proposal process.
• Navigate complex public processes, municipal approvals, regulatory requirements, and environmental permitting.
• Represent clients in agency meetings, manage subcontractors, negotiate regulatory conditions, and provide technical guidance to project teams and employees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Hybrid work schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and strong work-life balance.
• Shareholders program, professional development opportunities and reimbursement, supplemental benefits, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior