Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager

Metro Associates; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates in Rochester, NY seeks a Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on mid- to large-scale energy and environmental projects. You will guide project scope, schedules, budgets, and regulatory compliance with clients, agencies, and subcontractors.

You will drive business development, mentor staff, and shape project strategy while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Geology, Environmental/Civil Engineering with emphasis on Remediation and Environmental 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 Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to manage projects, time, tasks, changing priorities, deliverables and deadlines.

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 meeting client objectives with regular client communication.
• Manage project billing, client updates, QA/QC, closeout, and adherence to project plans.
• Prepare compliant project proposals and serve as Proposal Manager and primary client contact.
• 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.

Skills

Project leadership

Business development

Client communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

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 related field

Tools

Deltek

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager - Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY provides access to our client's headquarters and a broad multidisciplinary team spanning environmental, civil, planning, energy, and other technical services. That combination creates a strong setting for a senior professional who can connect environmental expertise, project delivery, and client development.

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.

For a senior professional who wants to combine technical expertise with business development and team leadership, this position offers the opportunity to build relationships, mentor employees, influence project strategy, and contribute directly to the continued growth of our client's Energy + Environment practice.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.