Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D. • Rochester, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to build relationships, mentor employees, influence project strategy, and contribute directly to the continued growth of Fisher's Energy + Environment practice. You'll provide leadership across Energy + Environment projects while working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and subcontractors. From project budgets and schedules to environmental compliance, permitting, proposals, and regulatory negotiations, you'll help guide complex projects from early planning through closeout. This role is aligned to the Rochester, NY market for energy, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and senior project management. Fisher may also consider strong candidates located near Albany, NY; Buffalo, NY; Syracuse, NY; Binghamton, NY; Ithaca, NY or Canonsburg, PA based on project needs, client alignment, team growth priorities, and business development opportunity. This position is open to remote candidates; however, remote work arrangements are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on the candidate’s experience level, demonstrated qualifications, and ability to perform the essential functions of the role independently.

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