Senior Pipeline Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle pipeline projects from planning and engineering through construction and closeout
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and performance KPIs for complex pipeline projects
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, regulators, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (engineering, surveying, environmental, construction, and procurement)
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less-experienced staff
• Oversee route selection, permitting, ROW acquisition support, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements (e.g., ASME, API, PHMSA)
• Direct contractor and consultant performance, including bid evaluation and contract administration
• Monitor project costs, approve invoices, manage change orders, and maintain financial controls
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, environmental, and construction risks
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies and promote a strong safety culture across projects
• Provide regular project updates, forecasts, and executive-level reporting
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and construction plans
• Support commissioning, testing, and final project turnover
• Drive continuous improvement, value engineering, and lessons learned initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
• 8–15+ years of experience managing pipeline projects (oil, gas, or midstream infrastructure)
• Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-million-dollar pipeline projects
• Strong knowledge of pipeline design, construction methods, and materials
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local pipeline regulations and permitting processes
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and contract negotiations
• Experience coordinating EPCs, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Working knowledge of project management tools and software (e.g., scheduling, cost control)
• Experience managing cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-risk project environments
• Professional Engineer (PE) or PMP certification preferred but not required