Senior Project Manager, Gas Pipeline

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Gas Pipeline Senior Project Manager for its Albuquerque, New Mexico office. The role leads engineering and project management for natural gas distribution and transmission projects, including pipeline design, gas utility relocations, HDD design, system and capacity improvements, meter and regulator stations, and facility upgrades. The position provides advanced technical oversight and serves as a key decision maker and subject matter expert, managing multidisciplinary teams through feasibility studies, detailed design, construction support, and project closeout. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for project financial management, contract and risk compliance, client and internal communications, client satisfaction, project pursuits, and staff development. The role independently manages projects of large and potentially complex scope and importance, with supervision that is essentially administrative. Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment, with some visits to client offices and outdoor project locations. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule after the department-established training period. This is a full-time position, generally 40 hours per week. Hours may fluctuate based on department needs, including overtime. Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST, generally with a one-hour unpaid lunch break; hours may vary with project workload, particularly for field staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline that meets state eligibility requirements for licensure.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration and designation.
20 or more years of AEC professional experience, such as engineering, surveying, or right-of-way work.
Expert-level knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycles, industry standards, city, state, and federal rules and regulations, tools and software, and quality management.
Knowledge of software and tools such as the Microsoft suite, Vantagepoint, and Smartsheet.
Skills in leadership, communication, time management, risk management, quality management, financial management, negotiation, and problem-solving.
Ability to think strategically, adapt to competing priorities, execute and delegate work, communicate and collaborate, and perform tasks with a high level of accuracy.
Ability to independently perform assignments and make key project decisions as a subject matter expert.
Experience with natural gas pipeline engineering and project management, including pipeline integrity, capacity upgrades, pressure regulation, and relevant industry codes.
Ability to perform complex design calculations for steel and plastic pipe, station piping, regulator sizing including relief valves, and piping systems.
Ability to manage large and potentially complex projects and serve as a Project Manager or Sponsor in Vantagepoint.

Responsibilities

Manage project budgets and resources using weekly budget reports, project reports, accounts receivable reports, and staff utilization information; escalate additional staffing needs to the Regional Manager.
Prepare project scopes of work, levels of effort, and schedules; identify out-of-scope requests and prepare proposals for additional authorizations.
Collect client invoices, including invoices for clients of Project Managers under the role’s direction, and coordinate delayed-payment risk plans with the Regional Manager.
Ensure contracts and subcontracts are reviewed and filed through the Contracts Department, comply with jurisdictional requirements, and follow the company signature matrix protocol.
Review and mark up contracts, negotiate client contract modifications with support from the Contracts Department, and negotiate payment terms.
Ensure the company’s QA/QC process is followed from proposals through final deliverables and identify preclusions in pursuits and teaming opportunities.
Promote clear, effective communication and collaboration across departments, disciplines, regions, corporate resources, clients, and project staff.
Communicate project requirements, timelines, deliverables, and corporate directives clearly; ensure project and company communications with clients and staff are documented.
Manage multiple or major marketing pursuits, including resumes, project approaches, teaming, RFQ and proposal review and QA/QC, and interview leadership.
Respond to client needs, proactively offer solutions, address complex problems and concerns promptly, and follow up to confirm satisfaction.
Oversee multiple client relationships and maintain positive, professional rapport.
Ensure adequate project-team staffing and recruitment.
Delegate work, train, mentor, and supervise junior staff and project managers across experience levels; provide timely feedback, including annual evaluations.
Define clear and realistic goals and responsibilities and demonstrate exceptional leadership.
Lead engineering and project management for natural gas distribution and transmission projects, including pipeline design, utility relocations, HDD design, system and capacity improvements, meter and regulator stations, and facility upgrades.
Apply technical expertise in pipeline integrity, system capacity upgrades, pressure regulation, and applicable industry codes, including PHMSA, 49 CFR Parts 192 and 193, B31.8, and API 1104.
Manage multidisciplinary project teams from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and project closeout.
Perform complex design calculations for steel and plastic pipe, station piping, regulator sizing including relief valves, and piping systems.
Provide advanced technical oversight as a key decision maker and subject matter expert, and address staff questions and concerns related to project design and constructability.

Benefits

401(k) matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employer-funded and voluntary life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education programs
Fully paid parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees: eight weeks for maternity and two weeks for paternity or adoption
Extended winter holiday office closure from December 25 through January 1
New-hire onboarding and integration program
In-house training and collaborative development resources