Pipeline Project Manager IV

Job Title: Pipeline Project Manager IV
Location: Houston - TX
Shift: 8AM - 5PM (Hybrid)

Job Description:
Summary:

• The Project Manager for Asset Integrity Capital Maintenance will be responsible for overseeing and executing critical projects to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of our natural gas pipeline infrastructure.
• This will involve planning, scheduling, and managing projects related to In-Line Inspection (ILI) assessment remediation and cathodic protection system upgrades.
• The role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail to effectively coordinate with various stakeholders, including engineers, operations personnel, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

• Overall accountability for the successful completion of assigned projects. Develop and define the overall project scope, schedule and budget.
• Provide leadership, guidance and encouragement to project team members.
• Understand the economic drivers, operational and environmental constraints for the project and incorporate them into the project design and execution plans.
• Perform work in accordance with company standards including Project Life Cycle and the System Integrity Plan.
• Develop and implement detailed project plans that include land acquisition, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, construction management, commissioning and risk management strategies.
• Define the work, negotiate contracts and manage all external resources required for successful project execution.
• Coordinate and interface with internal and external subject matter experts in working through land, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction and startup issues.
• Effectively communicate project status and issues to internal and external stakeholders.

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage ones time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

• BS in Engineering required with advanced degree, PE license and/or PMP certification preferred
• Must have direct project management experience with large diameter pipeline projects
• 8-10 years of energy industry experience
• 4-5 years of those supporting transmission integrity work (dig remediation and/or cathodic protection system remediation), with a background in engineering, operations, project management and/or business development.
• Must have experience working for an oil and gas, pipeline or midstream owner / operating company.