{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e87f78b0c977e02804de874c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e87f78b0c977e02804de874c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e87f78b0c977e02804de874c","title":"Client Program Manager","description":"Buffalo, New York\nWater\nRegular Full-Time\n12589\nJob Description\nOverview\n\nColliers 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nAbility to manage and grow program clients and their projects.\nManage multiple multi-disciplinary teams for project delivery including proposal development, project organization, health and safety, subcontract management, scheduling, financial management, and delivery quality.\nLead technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality projects to our clients.\nMaintain and grow client relationships by understanding specific client needs and work with our team to deliver superior service.\nWork 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.\nAssess and resolve issues and/or conflicts.\nActively develop and maintain client relationships.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.\nNew York PE (Professional Engineer) license is required (or through reciprocity).\n12+ years of leading multi-disciplinary teams is required, including 6+ years of project management experience.\nExperience with similar project types is highly preferred but not required.\nKnowledge and technical background in the industry of power and/or water related infrastructure.\nPMP (Project Management Professional) Certification is a plus.\nAbility to work collaboratively and effectively communicate with team members internally and externally.\nAbility to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.\nCompensation: $142,900 to $185,500 (depending on qualifications)\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nAt 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nApply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!","company":"Colliers","rawCompany":"colliers","city":"Buffalo","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:51:31.932Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Client Program Manager","description":"Buffalo, New York\nWater\nRegular Full-Time\n12589\nJob Description\nOverview\n\nColliers 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nAbility to manage and grow program clients and their projects.\nManage multiple multi-disciplinary teams for project delivery including proposal development, project organization, health and safety, subcontract management, scheduling, financial management, and delivery quality.\nLead technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality projects to our clients.\nMaintain and grow client relationships by understanding specific client needs and work with our team to deliver superior service.\nWork 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.\nAssess and resolve issues and/or conflicts.\nActively develop and maintain client relationships.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.\nNew York PE (Professional Engineer) license is required (or through reciprocity).\n12+ years of leading multi-disciplinary teams is required, including 6+ years of project management experience.\nExperience with similar project types is highly preferred but not required.\nKnowledge and technical background in the industry of power and/or water related infrastructure.\nPMP (Project Management Professional) Certification is a plus.\nAbility to work collaboratively and effectively communicate with team members internally and externally.\nAbility to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.\nCompensation: $142,900 to $185,500 (depending on qualifications)\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nAt 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nApply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:51:31.932Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:51:31.932Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Colliers","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Buffalo","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e87f78b0c977e02804de874c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e87f78b0c977e02804de874c"}}