Pipeline Engineering Program Manager

Kleinfelder Inc•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder is looking for a dynamic Pipeline Engineering Program Manager to join our Houston office. The Pipeline Engineering Program Manager develops and applies broad knowledge and skills in various natural gas and liquids pipeline infrastructure projects and independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to lead project execution teams. Projects range in size and complexity from small to large, including both natural gas distribution and transmission; liquids pipelines; and terminals, facilities and stations type projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE)
Experienced with client development / management
Experienced with team building and mentoring and developing project execution teams
8+ years of related pipeline and energy infrastructure experience
Experienced in project planning activities with a background in utilizing standard tools and information to make tactical course corrections regarding budgeting, scheduling, and scope changes
Ability to assess and resolve issues and conflicts internally and externally
Production design experience either first-hand or through reviews of work products and independent technical reviews

Responsibilities

Nurture and grow client relationships and contracts that include complex, multi-disciplinary projects
Leading, growing and mentoring staff – supporting the achievement of professional career goals
Review pipeline and facility designs, including the review of designs and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and design criteria
Review construction specification and bid packages
Review alternative/feasibility studies
Review status reports with task completion, progress, challenges, and solutions
Oversee pursuits, designate the appropriate resources to projects, define client needs, address client concerns and manage engineering resources within budget
Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams ensuring company quality standards and driving customer value
Devise new approaches to problems encountered
Manage all phases of project execution including project organization, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting
Collaborate on a program of design and construction management projects striving for continuous improvement in process development and execution
Build relationships on technical and client service teams and within client organizations
Communicate effectively with internal and external teams of clients and stakeholders