Project Manager - Pipelines

JM Recruiting • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Project Manager will oversee the complete surface facilities scope for a large-scale energy development initiative, guiding engineering, procurement, construction, schedule performance, and budget execution from FEED through commissioning. The role leads delivery of DOT Part 195 pipeline projects and surface facilities related to CO₂ transportation, while coordinating technical teams, contractors, internal stakeholders, and regulatory resources.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of oil and gas industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience delivering oil and gas DOT Part 192 / 195 pipeline development projects.
• Strong contractor management, schedule management and recovery, cost control, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, AFEs, and contingencies.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and external contractors in a matrixed organization.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly, including to project and contractor locations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior CO₂ EOR, carbon capture, or CO₂ handling experience.
• Experience working for an operator or EPC contractor.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of DOT Part 195 pipeline projects and surface facilities related to CO₂ transportation.
• Manage project execution from FEED through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Own the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) and overall project budget, including contingency management and reporting.
• Direct engineering, procurement, and construction contractors to achieve schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Controls, Supply Chain, Construction Management, and peer Project Managers.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts and coordinate appropriate regulatory resources.
• Maintain awareness of 45Q and greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
• Provide timely project updates, stakeholder communications, and management reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed