Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager

Description

Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager - Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY provides access to Fisher'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 Fisher'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.

Requirements

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.

Why Join Fisher

• 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.

Compensation + Benefits

Salary range: $120,000-$165,000 Annually

• 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.

Location Flexibility

This role is aligned to the Rochester, NY market for energy, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and senior project management. Fisher may also consider strong candidates located near Albany, NY; Buffalo, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.