Sr. Project Manager – Alternative Energy

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Fiedler Group, a Pasadena‑based engineering & design firm serving Fortune 500 companies, is leading the industry in alternative fuels engineering. We are seeking a local Sr. Project Manager with a strong technical background in compressors, pressure vessels, gas dryers, and the ability to present technical information to stakeholders.

• Assist in growing our alternative energy services department.
• Manage key client relationships.
• Provide sales and proposal management.
• Provide technical leadership and project management on alternative fueling and permitting projects.
• Identify project‑specific requirements according to the client’s risk management profile, industry precedents, existing guidance, regulations, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate and review technical documents that support regulatory submissions.
• Develop proposals; manage projects and budgets; communicate proactively with clients, stakeholders, AHJs, and internal project staff; perform and oversee project technical work from feasibility (Site Investigation Reports; Preliminary Site Plan development) through pre‑commissioning, managing design, entitlement, construction document development, permitting and construction processes.
• Close Out of Project:
  Oversee distribution of close‑out materials, facilitate prompt punch list final sign‑off, completion and resolution of all contract paperwork for final acceptance by client.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, respond to concerns, manage expectations, and translate stakeholder requirements into deliverables.
• Work with disciplines and support staff; prepare or delegate staffing requirements, schedules, fee proposals; conduct fee and contractual negotiations.
• Manage subconsultants, sourcing, directing activities, and ensuring timely & budget‑conforming deliverables.
• Responsible for budget management, billing process, collection of client billings, and other operational/financial matters.

• Advance identification of potential technical/execution risks and develop schedule and budget alternatives.
• Provide continuous communication and reporting on project progress to client and internal leadership.
• Timely and accurate processing of RFIs, submittals, change orders and other documentation.
• Manage QA/QC on projects with a systematic approach.

• Understand and interpret contract documents, engineering documents, specifications, addendums, etc.
• Excellent problem solver with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Highly organized and able to coordinate project information and documents.
• Engage clients with well‑articulated proposals and presentations.
• Self‑motivated, team‑oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and adaptable to fast‑paced environments.
• General computer skills and proficiency with standard office software.
• Valid CA driver’s license and insurance; functioning vehicle.

• Proven, increasing competency over the course of your project management career.
• Minimum 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. or equivalent; preferred technical degree (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, etc.).
• Experience with design processes from concept, schematics, design development, construction documentation, permitting, bid phase, construction administration to project close‑out.
• Knowledge of design and construction methods.
• Preferred: PMP Certification.
• Preferred:
  Comprehensive understanding of building codes and application to architectural and engineering construction drawings.

Up to $150,000 annual.

• Up to 95% paid medical (HMO & PPO), 90% paid dental.
• 100% paid vision, LTD, life insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• 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/year.
• PTO cash‑out option.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Holiday get‑togethers.
• Firm‑wide celebrations and events.

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