Hybrid Senior Energy & Environment Program Lead

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Fisher Associates is seeking a Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager for Buffalo, NY. The role combines project leadership, environmental permitting, regulatory coordination, and client management across energy and environment programs.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, oversee scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals, and mentor staff while expanding Fisher's capabilities in Western New York and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Geology, Environmental/Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of site investigation, project permitting, environmental compliance, and project management experience.
• Strong technical and business development background.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business development efforts and manage mid- to large-scale energy and environmental projects.
• Oversee program-wide projects, including setup, planning, safety analysis, kickoff, scope, schedule, staffing, and budgets.
• Develop project strategies and design approaches that meet client objectives with regular client/manager communication.
• Manage project billing, client updates, QA/QC, project closeout, and compliance with project plans.
• Prepare compliant proposals and serve as Proposal Manager and primary client contact during the 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 teams.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Geology or Environmental/Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Deltek

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Fisher Associates is seeking a Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager for Buffalo, NY. The role combines project leadership, environmental permitting, regulatory coordination, and client management across energy and environment programs.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, oversee scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals, and mentor staff while expanding Fisher's capabilities in Western New York and beyond.