Project Manager - Engineering

What We Are Looking For

Seeking for a Project Manager with 5-10 years of Oil and Gas experience. Successful candidate will perform activities necessary to manage the development and execution of a broad range of pipeline projects associated with Natural Gas, CO2 and Liquid Products pipelines. Projects include but are not limited to pipeline relocations and removals.

Job level will be determined based on experience and industry knowledge.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership and direction to project team that may be comprised of internal and external service providers including but not limited to Project Engineers, Encroachments parties, Operation Engineers and Environmental Engineers.
• Provide or direct the appropriate level of project documentation during the project and following completion to assure compliance with Corporate, Federal, State and other governing bodies policies.
• Create and direct the controls for assigned projects.
• Provide accurate monthly project cash flow forecasts.
• The individual must possess the ability to associate with a wide variety of people (personalities, skill and education levels, etc.) with tact, courtesy and professionalism. 
• Generate project alternatives, estimates, budgets request, schedules, materials requisitions and contract specifications for pipeline relocation projects.
• Coordinate encroachments design and construction activities with KM Operations, field personnel, procurement, engineering, ROW, permitting, EH&S, Control Center, and Integrity assuring the safety and reliability of KM pipeline network.
• Review and approve encroachments inquiries (includes drawings review, load stress and vibrations calculations, anomalies review and coordinate with Damage Prevention team the location of KM facilities).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for facilities to be constructed near company facilities.
• Effectively prioritize workload between multiple projects/inquiries.
• Appropriately communicates with his/her manager on status and developments of projects assigned and /or in progress.
• Prepares accurate monthly encroachments projects status report.
• Ability to take on new projects and shift priorities on short notice.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is strongly preferred; however, equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Preferred degree concentration in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.

Experience / specific knowledge:

• Minimum 5 years practical engineering experience in pipelines / petroleum terminals / utility field(s).
• Knowledge of industry’s regulatory compliance requirements and standards (49 CFR Part 192/195 and API 1102).
• Project management experience on small to large projects or portions of larger projects under the guidance of or review by a more experienced engineer.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possess and maintain valid driver's license and be insurable by company's insurance carrier

Competencies, skills and abilities:

• Ability to apply engineering principles
• Analytical problem solver
• Ability to conduct feasibility studies, determine manpower, cost estimates, and develop engineering criteria
• Ability to coordinate and manage projects
• Ability to use Microsoft Office System (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must be able to setup and manipulate complex Excel spread sheets
• Ability to use Project Scheduling Software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc.)
• Ability to read and effectively communicate orally and in writing in English with co-workers, vendors, customers, contractors, and regulatory officials.
• Ability to cooperatively work with people and accept supervision and direction.

Physical demands:

• Ability to handle stress of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to climb tank stairs and walk over uneven surfaces on the pipeline right of way or at field facilities.

Working conditions:

• Based in Houston Headquarters with a Hybrid work schedule available.
• Essentially indoors but must be able to work outdoors in project & maintenance activities.
• Frequent contact after normal working hours is expected from contractors and inspectors.
• Availability to work extended hours and travel with short notice in emergency situations.
• Travel approximately 30% with overnight stays.

Supervisory responsibility:

• Must be able to manage projects through contractors and others without direct supervisory authority.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.