Senior Project Manager

Lead impactful communitydriven projects as a Senior Project Manager in our Housing & Community Design Architecture Studio. Youll oversee complex architectural projects from concept through construction managing teams resources and client relationships to ensure highquality ontime delivery. This role blends strategic leadership business development and technical excellenceperfect for a licensed architect ready to shape neighborhoods and grow a dynamic portfolio. Bring your passion for design collaboration and project execution to a studio that values innovation and client success.

Why Fisher Associates

At Fisher Associates we believe in cultivating our gifts to create a legacy of infrastructure that improves the quality of life. Our work shapes communities enhances sustainability and creates meaningful connections that last for generations.

• 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 impactful projects.
• Career Growth Advance with clearly defined career paths tuition assistance and ongoing training.
• WorkLife Balance Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule optional halfday Fridays and generous PTO.
• Competitive Benefits We offer a robust benefits package including immediate 401(k) enrollment with annual company contributions comprehensive health insurance options and companypaid life and longterm disability insurance.
• Give Back & Grow Volunteer with local nonprofits through our Community Impact Committee and develop professionally with Fisher Mindsjust a couple of the many ways you can get involved to engage connect and thrive with us!

Join us in shaping the futurewhere your work truly makes a difference.

Who We Are: Fisher Associates P.E. L.S. L.A. D.P.C is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester NY with eight locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering transportation engineering electrical engineering landscape architecture architecture planning environmental surveying GIS construction inspection precast engineering and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets. All services are delivered through the firms signature Clientship philosophy which emphasizes not only customized innovative quality solutions but also an exceptional client experience driven by clear communication deep expertise and proactive client advocacy.

Essential Functions:

Business Development:

• Discuss future opportunities with existing clients when working with them on active projects
• Be active on LinkedIn; connect with clients and share Fisher Associates posts
• Maintain active involvement in industry organizations including conference presentations and leadershiplevel participation
• Market the entire companys experience and services to existing and new Clients to ensure Fisher Associates is known and visible in the marketplace

Proposals:

• Complete and lead Go/NoGo process for opportunities and RFPs
• Proactively monitor the preparation and schedule for proposal development to ensure the proposal is completed on time in line with company and client expectations
• Lead the preparation for and participate in shortlist interviews ensuring all participants are prepared to deliver a highquality presentation
• Develop and review project budgets to ensure they meet company and client expectations

Project Planning and Execution:

• Define project scope objectives and deliverables
• Schedule and lead internal and external kickoff meetings for all projects before any work begins on the project
• Develop detailed project plans including timelines milestones and resource requirements
• Secure approvals and initiate projects in alignment with company goals and policies
• Manage and lead projects of varying size and complexity as assigned by senior leadership
• Develop and execute project plans in collaboration with crossfunctional teams ensuring compliance with schedules budgets and scope
• Maintain clear communication through regular status meetings and reporting with internal teams clients and stakeholders
• Monitor project performance and progress on a regular basis identifying risks and implementing proactive solutions to maintain alignment with contractual obligations
• Oversee project financials including monthly invoicing WIP tracking and AR management to ensure financial health and compliance with company standards
• Guide the planning design and development of deliverables to meet both internal quality standards and client expectations.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of all outputs
• Ensure compliance with industry standards legal requirements and regulations

Project Leadership:

• Lead projects by example in alignment with our Core Values Mission Vision and Core Purpose
• Own and be responsible for all aspects of your projects
• Lead highperforming crossfunctional project teams
• Provide clear direction motivation and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and highperformance work environment.
• Develop and maintain a stable motivated staff with high morale and mentor staff in developing their professional demeanor technical competence team building skills process improvements and client relation skills.

Salary Range: $110000 $140000 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.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in architecture or a related field from an accredited university
• 12 years minimum of professional project design technical and management experience is required
• NY Registered Architect or ability to obtain it
• Client relationship staff management and business development experience required
• Experience with and proficiency with a variety of computer software including AutoCAD; Revit Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator InDesign Photoshop) and Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint); and Sketchup

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Uphold professional performance standards aligned with the companys Mission Vision and Core Values.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships in adherence to the Fisher Clientship philosophy.
• Demonstrate highquality work and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively across all levels fostering respect trust and active listening in all interactions.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and outcomes with integrity honesty and transparency.
• Exhibit a proactive selfmotivated attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Apply critical thinking and problemsolving skills while demonstrating sound judgment.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Manage projects staff time and tasks efficiently in a fastpaced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while adapting to changing priorities.
• Accept and respond positively to feedback.

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.