Senior Energy + Environmental Project Manager

Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm seeking a Senior Energy + Environment Project Manager to lead high-impact energy and environmental projects. The role involves managing project teams, delivering environmental consulting services, and driving business development in renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage mid- to large-scale environmental and energy infrastructure projects, from opportunity development through successful project delivery
• Drive project execution from kickoff through planning, environmental review, safety analysis, and implementation
• Manage project scope, schedule, staffing, and budgets, maintaining accurate project metrics and forecasts in company systems
• Guide project strategy and technical design, ensuring solutions meet client objectives and environmental compliance requirements
• Oversee project financial performance, including billing, status reporting, QA/QC of technical deliverables, and project closeout
• Develop and manage competitive project proposals, serving as Proposal Manager and primary client contact throughout the pursuit process
• Lead environmental permitting and regulatory coordination, navigating federal, state, and municipal approval processes
• Build strong client relationships and support business development, identifying new opportunities in renewable energy, oil and gas, and electrical transmission markets
• Represent the firm in industry associations, professional organizations, and community initiatives to strengthen partnerships and expand market presence
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing subcontractors to deliver high-quality environmental consulting services

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Studies, Planning, Geology, Environmental or Civil Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in environmental project management, environmental consulting, renewable energy permitting, and environmental compliance
• Experience with energy projects (solar, wind, BESS, oil & gas, utilities)
• Strong knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance, including local zoning and planning reviews and coordination with PADEP, PennDOT, and County Conservation Districts
• Experience preparing and submitting environmental permit applications, regulatory documentation, and land development plans in accordance with Pennsylvania Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) requirements
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships, identify project opportunities, and contribute to business development within environmental or energy consulting markets
• Experience conducting environmental compliance audits, regulatory reviews, and environmental assessments across multiple industries is a plus
• Proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office to support environmental analysis, mapping, and technical documentation
• Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity and respect
• Deliver high-quality work using critical thinking, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills
• Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment
• Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions