Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fisher Associates is seeking a Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager to provide project, technical, and business-development leadership across its Energy + Environment programs. The role leads energy and environmental projects, manages permitting and compliance, coordinates with agencies and clients, develops proposals, and provides technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
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
Skills
- 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
- This role is aligned to the Buffalo, NY market for energy, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and senior project management
- Fisher may also consider strong candidates located near Albany, NY; Rochester, 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
- 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
Benefits
- Shape meaningful infrastructure, environmental, and community outcomes through work that has visible local and regional impact.
- Grow in a collaborative culture where accessible leaders welcome ideas, feedback, ownership, and professional development.
- Build your career through mentorship, technical learning, leadership opportunities, and exposure to multidisciplinary project teams.
- Thrive in a flexible, team-driven environment that values quality, accountability, work-life balance, and long-term success.
- Lead with influence by developing people, strengthening client relationships, and helping guide the growth of a multidisciplinary practice.
- 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.
- 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.
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