Remote Senior Energy & Environment Program Leader

Fisher Associates; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship and leadership development

Community, inclusion, and employee-voI

Job summary

Fisher Associates in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager to lead and deliver mid to large energy/environment projects. You will oversee project setup, planning, budgeting and client communications, while driving business development and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and delivering high-quality, compliant solutions for clients in a dynamic Western New York market. Hybrid work options may apply.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• 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.

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

Project management

Business development

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Client liaison

Education

Geology/Environmental/Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Deltek

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Fisher Associates in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager to lead and deliver mid to large energy/environment projects. You will oversee project setup, planning, budgeting and client communications, while driving business development and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and delivering high-quality, compliant solutions for clients in a dynamic Western New York market. Hybrid work options may apply.