Project Manager - Pipeline and Facilities

Kleinfelder•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Pipeline and Facilities Project Manager for its Houston office. The role leads midstream oil and gas pipeline and facilities projects from concept through installation, applying broad project and technical knowledge and standard engineering methods. Projects vary in size and complexity and may involve natural gas distribution and transmission, liquids pipelines, terminals, facilities, and stations. Work may also support emerging energy solutions. The Project Manager oversees project pursuits, resources, budgets, schedules, scope, technical delivery, subcontractors, safety, and reporting. The position coordinates multidisciplinary teams, maintains client and regulatory relationships, guides engineering deliverables and design decisions, and provides technical direction and mentorship to staff. The successful candidate will contribute to design and construction management programs 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, including using standard tools and information to make tactical course corrections involving budget, schedule, and scope changes.
Ability to assess and resolve issues and conflicts internally and externally.
Design experience, firsthand or through work-product reviews and 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.
Satisfactory completion of employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check following an offer.

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 phases, including organization, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting.
Lead pipeline and facility projects and review designs and documentation for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and design criteria.
Lead and participate in technical, cost, and schedule decisions for interdisciplinary teams while upholding quality standards and delivering client value.
Collaborate on design and construction management projects, emphasizing 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 goals.
Develop innovative approaches to technical and project challenges.