Project Manager

Kinder Morgan•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Project Manager to support several of our terminals. The Project Manager will serve as the Project Leader, organizing and directing efforts to achieve project objectives across capital, sustaining, reliability, regulatory compliance, and business development projects. This role provides leadership in all phases of project execution, including project development, scope definition, engineering coordination, scheduling, estimating, procurement, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout. The Project Manager will coordinate closely with Terminal Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Maintenance, Project Execution, Inspection, and EHS teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery. The role supports liquid bulk, petrochemical, specialty chemical, dry bulk, marine terminal, and infrastructure projects across multiple facilities. The Project Manager will oversee and manage internal and external engineering, construction, inspection, and consulting resources to support project execution. They will plan, schedule, and manage multiple capital and sustaining projects while ensuring commercial, operational, safety, environmental, and regulatory objectives are met. The role involves developing Project Design Basis documents, scopes of work, execution plans, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and funding requests. The Project Manager will manage projects through the full lifecycle, including feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. They will provide technical support for various systems including civil and structural, coveyance/material handling, heavy equipment, cranes, rail and roadways, tank repairs, new tank construction, terminal infrastructure improvements, marine facilities, loading rack systems, pumping systems, product transfer piping, medium & low voltage electrical power distribution, instrumentation, SCADA/Automation and related facility projects. The role also involves collaborating with Operations and Maintenance personnel to identify and implement reliability, safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance improvements. Coordination with Inspection and EHS teams to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations is key. The Project Manager will manage contractors, vendors, consultants, inspectors, and construction personnel throughout project execution. Monitoring project costs, schedules, risks, commitments, and forecasts to ensure successful project performance is essential. Assistance with annual capital planning, budgeting, and long-range infrastructure development initiatives is also part of the role. Ensuring all work is executed in accordance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements including DOT, OSHA, EPA, PHMSA, and other applicable agencies is critical. Maintaining project documentation, turnover packages, inspection records, and regulatory files is also required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum, or Chemical) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible project management experience supporting industrial, terminal, marine, petrochemical, bulk material handling, energy, pipeline, storage, or related infrastructure facilities.
Experience in project management, including design, various dry-bulk conveyance methods, warehousing, heavy equipment and cranes, general bulk and break-bulk material handling, pipeline construction, API 653 tank repair, inspection, and operation of facilities associated with dry-bulk & hazardous liquid terminals, truck loading terminals, marine docks, and related logistical, storage, and metering systems.
Demonstrated proficiency in project management practices, including project scoping and estimating using work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control, design and construction management, team leadership, resource planning, procurement, inspection requirements, and permitting.
Working knowledge of applicable regulations and governing bodies, including DOT, OSHA, and relevant state agencies.
Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards, including NEC, ASME, API, NFPA, ASCE, ACI and ASTM.
Valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving record, as determined by company standards.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook. Basic understanding of engineering and project management applications such as AutoCAD and MS Project/Visio.
Strong interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication abilities.
Demonstrates accountability, including the ability to follow direction, maintain work schedules, focus on details, and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively prioritize tasks.
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions.
Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
Flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor with coworkers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to read and understand technical documents and blueprints.
This position requires the ability to perform sedentary to light work, including exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects on a regular basis.
The role involves reaching overhead, as well as frequent stooping, bending, and twisting. Additional physical capabilities include seeing, handling (fingering, grasping, and feeling), hearing, speaking, and performing repetitive motions.
Visual acuity requirements include adequate color vision, depth perception, and field of vision to effectively prepare and analyze data, operate a computer, and read documentation.
Must be willing and able to work in both a corporate office environment and an outdoor plant setting under various climatic conditions, including proximity to water and working at heights.
Primarily indoor work; however, outdoor work will be required to support project and maintenance activities.
Occasional travel to field and corporate locations outside Hampton Roads area may be required, generally ranging from 0%–15% depending on project demands.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with company requirements.
Must be willing and able to carry a company-issued cell phone and respond as needed.
Subject to a PHMSA-compliant drug testing program.
Extended periods of sitting may be required to support administrative responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in NACE, API 570, 510, 653 or AWS would be considered a plus, although not required.
Professional Engineering license
Marine, dock, and tank repair / construction, with an understanding the permitting process, rules and regulations.
Extensive AutoCAD & other various Engineering Programs such as MS Visio & MS Project

Responsibilities

Serve as the Project Leader, organizing and directing efforts to achieve project objectives across capital, sustaining, reliability, regulatory compliance, and business development projects.
Provide leadership in all phases of project execution, including project development, scope definition, engineering coordination, scheduling, estimating, procurement, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout.
Coordinate closely with Terminal Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Maintenance, Project Execution, Inspection, and EHS teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery.
Support liquid bulk, petrochemical, specialty chemical, dry bulk, marine terminal, and infrastructure projects across multiple facilities.
Oversee and manage internal and external engineering, construction, inspection, and consulting resources to support project execution.
Plan, schedule, and manage multiple capital and sustaining projects while ensuring commercial, operational, safety, environmental, and regulatory objectives are met.
Develop Project Design Basis documents, scopes of work, execution plans, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and funding requests.
Manage projects through the full lifecycle, including feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Provide technical support for civil and structural systems, coveyance/material handling systems, heavy equipment, cranes, rail and roadways, tank repairs, new tank construction, terminal infrastructure improvements, marine facilities, loading rack systems, pumping systems, product transfer piping, medium & low voltage electrical power distribution, instrumentation, SCADA/Automation and related facility projects.
Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to identify and implement reliability, safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance improvements.
Coordinate with Inspection and EHS teams to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Manage contractors, vendors, consultants, inspectors, and construction personnel throughout project execution.
Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, commitments, and forecasts to ensure successful project performance.
Assist with annual capital planning, budgeting, and long-range infrastructure development initiatives.
Ensure all work is executed in accordance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements including DOT, OSHA, EPA, PHMSA, and other applicable agencies.
Maintain project documentation, turnover packages, inspection records, and regulatory files.