Field Project Manager

Colonial Pipeline Company • Woodbury, NJ

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About The Position

We’re looking for a driven Field Project Manager with strong financial, technical, and safety skills to lead pipeline projects that support system integrity, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and long ‑ term business growth. In this role, you will assemble and lead cross ‑ functional teams, manage financial and project controls, deliver a ll phases of project execution, and ensure that safety, compliance, and documentation standards are rigorously met. In addition to strong project delivery capabilities , t his position requires someone who excels in project controls . The successful candidate will demonstrate robust financial discipline, with the ability to develop accurate cost estimates, proactively manage budgets, tightly control spending, forecast project financials , and delivery on-time projects with confidence and precision. If you’re a hands-on project leader who values safety, teamwork, and operational excellence—and you have a sharp eye for project financial performance—this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, accounting, or technical discipline from an accredited college or university; will consider a combination of experience and/or education.
• Ideally, 3+ years of Project or Construction Management experience, or 5+ years in Pipeline/Oil/Gas/Energy.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time . Travel may include between sites, drive long distances, flights, and respon se after hours as .
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze cost drivers, forecast expenditures, and manage project budgets.
• Solid understanding of industry regulations, inspection standards, safety protocols, and pipeline operations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands-on proficiency with computers and smart tablets.
• Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
• Self-motivated, have phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.
• Continuous MVR monitoring of your driving record required due to driving for company business.

Nice To Haves

• Prefera bly 3 years of Colonial Pipeline experience.
• PMP, API, AMPP/NACE, or related industry credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Execution Lead cross-functional internal employee and external consulting/contractor teams to deliver maintenance and construction projects that support system integrity and business objectives .
• Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and execution plans.
• Develop detailed project plans, design packages, specifications, and project documentation.
• Track cost, schedule, and quality performance; escalate and resolve issues proactively.
• Financial Management Develop detailed cost estimates and cash-flow projections.
• Forecast monthly expenditures with accuracy and accountability.
• Monitor and control committed and actual costs to ensure alignment with forecast and budget .
• Prepare detailed financial reporting and closing documentation.
• Validate invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and timely processing.
• Apply strong financial acumen to evaluate options, support decision-making, and optimize project value.
• Safety & Compliance Take personal ownership of safety for all project personnel.
• Promote near miss reporting and conduct in-field safety inspections (Safe Work Checks .)
• Ensure all project work meets company and regulatory requirements, completing assigned work within compliance deadlines.
• Documentation & Reporting Ensure high-quality and timely project documentation, including Survey123 forms, field records, and retention requirements.
• Capture lessons learned and insights across the organization.
• Communication & Collaboration Maintain clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders.
• Lead project kickoffs, status meetings, and contractor coordination sessions.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Safety, Engineering, and other internal teams; manage relationships with contractors and external partners.
• Emergency Response & Project Support Maintain HAZWOPER and ICS certifications and lead training and real-world events in the Operations Section .
• Support major project development, commissioning, and closeout as needed.

Benefits

• Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager