Client Program Manager

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a detail-oriented Client Program Manager to join our infrastructure team in Buffalo, NY! Employees in this role will work in-office or hybrid.

This role offers growing opportunities in New York State and the chance to work with a diverse range of clients. The ideal candidate will become a key member of our high-performing, collaborative team. We value excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams. Project work spans a variety of technical disciplines, primarily for clients in the power industry and those who own or operate water-adjacent infrastructure—such as dams, hydropower facilities, and navigation systems. In this position, you will lead complex projects supported by our team of highly respected subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

Ability to manage and grow program clients and their projects.

Manage multiple multi-disciplinary teams for project delivery including proposal development, project organization, health and safety, subcontract management, scheduling, financial management, and delivery quality.

Lead technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality projects to our clients.

Maintain and grow client relationships by understanding specific client needs and work with our team to deliver superior service.

Work collaboratively with other managers to proactively balance resources, anticipate potential issues and develop appropriate corrective actions to keep projects on schedule, on budget and with high quality.

Assess and resolve issues and / or conflicts.

Actively develop and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.

New York PE (Professional Engineer) license is required (or through reciprocity).

12+ years of leading multi-disciplinary teams is required, including 6+ years of project management experience.

Experience with similar project types is highly preferred but not required.

Knowledge and technical background in the industry of power and / or water related infrastructure.

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification is a plus.

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively communicate with team members internally and externally.

Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation : $142,900 to $185,500 (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes : company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k) / Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M / F / D / V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.