Sr. Project Manager – Alternative Energy

Fiedler Group is a Pasadena-based engineering and design firm serving Fortune 500 companies, leading the industry in alternative fuels engineering.

About the role

The Senior Project Manager will manage key client relationships, provide sales and proposal management, and lead alternative fueling and permitting projects. This role requires a strong technical background with working knowledge of compressors, pressure vessels, and gas dryers, as well as the ability to present technical information effectively to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Grow the alternative energy services department and manage key client relationships.
• Provide sales, proposal management, and technical leadership on alternative fueling and permitting projects.
• Identify project-specific requirements based on client risk profiles, industry precedents, regulations, and best practices to ensure efficient permitting strategies.
• Coordinate and review technical documents supporting regulatory submissions.
• Develop proposals, manage projects and budgets, and maintain proactive communication with clients, stakeholders, AHJs, and internal staff.
• Oversee project technical work from feasibility (Site Investigation Reports, Preliminary Site Plan development) through pre-commissioning, including design, entitlement, permitting, and construction processes.
• Manage project close-out, including distribution of close-out materials, punch list finalization, and contract paperwork completion.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, managing expectations and translating stakeholder requirements into deliverables.
• Prepare or delegate staffing requirements, schedules, and fee proposals; conduct fee and contractual agreement negotiations.
• Manage subconsultants, including sourcing, directing activities, and ensuring timely, accurate, and budget-compliant deliverables.
• Oversee budget management, billing processes, and collection of client payments; hold clients financially responsible for out-of-scope work.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, work rules, and processes.
• Identify potential technical and execution risks and develop schedule- and budget-conscious alternatives.
• Maintain proactive communication and reporting on project progress to clients and internal leadership.
• Process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other job-related documentation accurately and promptly.
• Manage QA/QC on projects using a systematic approach.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret contract documents, engineering documents, specifications, and addendums.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage and coordinate project information and documents.
• Ability to engage clients with well-articulated proposals and presentations.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and adaptability to a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with standard office software and general computer skills.
• Functioning vehicle, valid CA driver’s license, and insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6–10 years of project management experience, with at least 4 years in an engineering consulting environment (specifically hydrogen and/or electrical).
• B.S. or M.S. in a technical field (e.g., Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required experience with the full design process: concept, schematics, design development, construction documentation, permitting, bid phase, construction administration, and project close-out.
• Required knowledge of design and construction methods.
• Preferred: PMP Certification.
• Preferred: Comprehensive understanding of building codes and their application to architectural and engineering construction drawings.

Pay

Up to $150,000 annual salary.

Benefits

• Up to 95% paid medical (HMO & PPO), 90% paid dental, and 100% paid vision coverage.
• Long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health and wellness benefit.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching.
• Training and educational opportunities.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Tiered Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 15 days per year with a PTO cash-out option.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Firm-wide celebrations and events, including holiday get-togethers.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday to Friday, hybrid (remote Thursday/Friday).