Project Manager - Pipeline and Facilities

Kleinfelder Inc•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Pipeline and Facilities Project Manager to join its Houston office. The role leads oil and gas pipeline and facilities midstream projects from concept through installation, applying engineering knowledge and standard techniques to projects of varying sizes and complexity. Project types include natural gas distribution and transmission, liquids pipelines, terminals, facilities, and stations, as well as midstream assets supporting emerging energy solutions. The Project Manager oversees project pursuits, requirements, resources, budgets, schedules, engineering work, subcontractors, and reporting. The role coordinates multidisciplinary teams, guides technical decisions, reviews engineering deliverables and designs for compliance with codes and standards, and provides technical direction to engineers and project staff. It also includes client and stakeholder relationship management, construction management, staff mentoring, and continuous improvement in project processes. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant discipline and at least five years of related pipeline and/or midstream infrastructure project management experience are required. A Professional Engineer license is preferred. A valid driver's license is required. Following an offer, candidates must satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant discipline.
At least 5 years of related pipeline and/or midstream infrastructure project management experience.
Experience in project engineering and management, using standard tools and information to make tactical adjustments to budgets, schedules, and scope.
Ability to assess and resolve issues and conflicts internally and externally.
Design experience, either firsthand or through reviewing work products and conducting independent technical reviews.
Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, including ASME B31 and 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195, and applicable PHMSA, OSHA, EPA, USACE, and FERC requirements.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.
Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
Oversee project pursuits, allocate resources, define client requirements, address client concerns, and manage engineering resources within approved budgets.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver technical solutions.
Manage project execution, including organization, subcontractors, scheduling, finances, health and safety stewardship, and reporting.
Lead pipeline and facility projects and review designs and documentation for compliance with applicable federal and state codes, industry standards, and design criteria.
Lead and participate in technical, cost, and schedule decisions for interdisciplinary teams while upholding company quality standards and delivering client value.
Collaborate on design and construction management projects, focusing on continuous improvement in process development and execution.
Review engineering deliverables, including alignment sheets, HDD drawings, plot plans, PFDs, P&IDs, and piping isometrics.
Provide technical guidance and direction to engineers and the project team.
Oversee pipeline and facilities design and material selection.
Prepare construction specifications and bid packages.
Conduct alternatives analyses and feasibility studies.
Develop project status reports documenting task completion, progress, challenges, and proposed solutions.
Lead, develop, and mentor staff in support of their professional career goals.
Develop innovative approaches to resolve technical and project challenges.