Sr Pipeline Engineering Project Manager

Kleinfelder Inc•Sandy Springs, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a results-oriented Sr Pipeline Engineering Project Manager to join its growing team in Atlanta, Georgia. The role leads engineering projects for major energy and utility clients, with a focus on technical execution, encroachment and relocation design, constructability, schedule management, high-quality deliverables, and client service. It manages multidisciplinary engineering efforts, guides technical decisions, and delivers utility and pipeline infrastructure projects in active transportation and development corridors. Railroad permitting and agency coordination are part of project execution. This is a hybrid office role. The Project Manager oversees projects from opportunity identification and proposal development through execution and closeout, coordinating teams, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, safety compliance, quality, risk, and reporting. The role serves as a primary client contact and works with internal and external stakeholders to support transparent communication, client satisfaction, and strong project performance.

Requirements

7–8 years of related pipeline or consulting engineering experience.
At least 4 years of project management experience.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Professional Engineer registration is required.
Experience leading engineering teams through planning, design, technical review, and construction support for energy and infrastructure projects.
Ability to manage geographically distributed teams and use remote collaboration tools.
Understanding of budgeting, pricing, competitive pursuits, and construction cost considerations for consultant-led projects.
Ability to communicate engineering concepts, project constraints, and regulatory requirements to clients, agencies, and non-technical stakeholders.
Commitment to quality assurance, risk mitigation, and peer reviews.

Nice To Haves

B.S. degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary client contact, build trusted relationships, and provide responsive communication that supports client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Manage multiple concurrent projects from opportunity identification and proposal development through execution in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Lead technical, cost, and schedule decisions across multidisciplinary teams while maintaining quality standards and client value.
Develop creative, practical solutions to engineering challenges using sound judgment and technical expertise.
Oversee project delivery, including team coordination, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial tracking, health and safety compliance, and reporting.
Explain technical concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Lead engineering teams through planning, design, technical review, and construction support for energy and infrastructure projects.
Manage geographically distributed teams, align resources, and use remote collaboration tools to meet project objectives.
Coordinate quality assurance, risk mitigation, peer reviews, and alignment among the Project Manager, technical lead, and business development lead.
Coordinate railroad permitting and agencies as part of project execution.