Senior Energy & Environment Project Leader

Fisher Associates; Town of Colonie (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

Hybrid work schedule

PTO and holidays

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Fisher Associates in Albany, NY is seeking aSenior Energy + Environment Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects from initiation through closeout.

The role emphasizes client development, regulatory compliance, and strategic project planning, with mentoring opportunities and growth within a expanding energy and environmental practice. Collaboration and ownership are encouraged across a flexible, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Geology, Environmental/Civil Engineering with emphasis on Remediation and Environmental Engineering, Geology, Planning Environmental Sciences, or 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.

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

Client relationships

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering

Related field (Environmental Sciences)

Tools

Deltek

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fisher Associates in Albany, NY is seeking aSenior Energy + Environment Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects from initiation through closeout.

The role emphasizes client development, regulatory compliance, and strategic project planning, with mentoring opportunities and growth within a expanding energy and environmental practice. Collaboration and ownership are encouraged across a flexible, team-driven environment.