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Senior Project Manager

Fisher Associates
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Description

Are you ready to lead high-impact, innovative energy projects that shape the future? Fisher Associates is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee and drive the success of complex energy initiatives across the United States. You’ll play a critical role in managing Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Permitting, and Land Survey efforts for projects in Solar, Wind, Battery Storage, Hydrogen, Oil & Gas, and Electrical Utilities.


We’re looking for a dynamic leader with technical expertise in the energy sector and a proven track record in project management. If you thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment and are passionate about shaping the future of energy, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.


Ready to Power the Future?

Join a company that values your expertise and is dedicated to innovation and sustainability. Apply now and take your career to the next level with Fisher Associates!


Who We Are:

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. is a full-service consulting engineering and professional services firm specializing in Transportation, Land Development, and Energy. With eight offices across NY, PA, and TX, we offer expertise in landscape architecture, planning, engineering, environmental, survey, GIS, and construction representation.


Why Fisher Associates?

  • Be Heard, Be Valued – We foster an inclusive culture where leadership welcomes your ideas and feedback.
  • Collaborate & Innovate – Work with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team on diverse and exciting projects.
  • Career Growth – Advance with clearly defined career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing training.
  • Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule, optional half day Fridays and generous PTO.
  • Competitive Benefits – Immediate 401(k) enrollment with annual company contributions, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and a robust benefits package.
  • Community Impact – Make a tangible difference and improve the quality of life through projects that improve equity, access, and sustainability.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 annually


Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.


The primary function of this role is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

  • Successfully lead project execution including initial project set up, development of project management plan and job safety analysis and project kick-off meeting
  • Consistently monitor project scope, schedule, budget and staffing to ensure adherence to project plan
  • Responsible for budget management including continuous tracking, and communication of budget status to manager and clients
  • Ensure updates to the project budget are consistently maintained in company software
  • Responsible for project billing; weekly client status updates; ensuring QA/QC is performed on all deliverables; and project close out
  • Accurately and independently prepare project proposals within company guidelines and federal, state, and local regulations
  • Act as Proposal Manager and key client contact, overseeing all steps of the proposal process, and working with the Sector Director to respond to RFQ’s/RFPs and solicitations for consultant services
  • Provide clear direction, motivation, and mentorship to team members.
  • Successfully navigate and implement complex public processes and municipal approvals
  • Maintain an active understanding of the area marketplace including knowledge of key potential projects beneficial to Fisher
  • Proactively contact potential clients on project leads and market Fisher’s services.
  • Actively assist with implementation of the quarterly marketing plan and participate in quarterly business development meetings
  • Represent the firm through active involvement in professional societies, participation on local business boards and community service
  • Coordinate with other sectors and service lines as necessary to fulfill project needs
  • Maintain a working knowledge of computer design software to assure efficient interface with the project teams
  • Readily take on other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 10 minimum years of engineering and project management experience, experience in Energy sector preferred.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) or ability to obtain it.
  • Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, MS Office programs preferred.
  • Client relationship and business development experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Model standards for professional performance that are in accordance with the company’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
  • Establish and maintain strong client relationships adhering to the Fisher Clientship philosophy
  • Consistently seek to improve and demonstrate high-quality work at all levels.
  • Collaborate effectively at all levels; treat coworkers, clients, and vendors with respect in all interactions; seek to listen effectively, understand others, and build trust.
  • Own and accept responsibility for results.
  • Honest, transparent, and trustworthy.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to consistently demonstrate sound judgement.
  • Excellent and professional communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Exhibit flexibility with assignments, workflow, or project changes
  • Listen and respond to feedback in a positive manner.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $120,000 - $145,000

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