Position Description

Looking for a Project Manager with 5-10 years of Oil and Gas experience. Successful candidate will perform activities necessary to manage the development and execution of a broad range of pipeline projects associated with Natural Gas, CO2 and Liquid Products pipelines. Projects include but are not limited to pipeline relocations and removals.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Provide leadership and direction to project team that may be comprised of internal and external service providers including but not limited to Project Engineers, Encroachments parties, Operations Engineers, and Environmental Engineers.Provide or direct the appropriate level of project documentation during the project and following completion to assure compliance with Corporate, Federal, State, and other governing bodies policiesCreate and direct the controls for assigned projectsProvide accurate monthly project cash flow forecastsThe individual must possess the ability to associate with a wide variety of people (personalities, skill and education levels, etc.) with tact, courtesy and professionalism. Generate project alternatives, estimates, budgets request, schedules, materials requisitions, and contract specifications for pipeline relocation projects.Coordinate encroachments design and construction activities with KM Operations, field personnel, procurement, engineering, ROW, permitting, EH&S, Control Center, and Integrity assuring the safety and reliability of KM pipeline network.Review and approve encroachments inquiries (includes drawings review, load stress and vibrations calculations, anomalies review and coordinate with Damage Prevention team the location of KM facilities).Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for facilities to be constructed near company facilities.Effectively prioritize workload between multiple projects/inquiries.Appropriately communicates with his/her manager on status and developments of projects assigned and /or in progressPrepares accurate monthly encroachments projects status report.Ability to take on new projects and shift priorities on short notice.Job level will be determined based on experience and skillset.

Position Requirements

Position Requirements

Education:Bachelor level degree from an accredited institution in Engineering is required. Equivalent industry work experience may be considered.Course of study in the discipline of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Chemical Engineering is preferred.

Experience / specific knowledge:

Minimum 5 years practical engineering experience in pipelines / petroleum terminals / utility field(s).Knowledge of industry’s regulatory compliance requirements and standards (49 CFR Part 192/195 and API 1102).Project management experience on small to large projects or portions of larger projects under the guidance of or review by a more experienced engineer.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

Possess and maintain valid driver's license and be insurable by company's insurance carrier

Competencies, skills and abilities:

Ability to apply engineering principlesAnalytical problem solverAbility to conduct feasibility studies, determine manpower, cost estimates, and develop engineering criteriaAbility to coordinate and manage projectsAbility to use Microsoft Office System (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must be able to setup and manipulate complex Excel spread sheetsAbility to use Project Scheduling Software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc.)Ability to read and effectively communicate orally and in writing in English with co-workers, vendors, customers, contractors, and regulatory officials.Ability to cooperatively work with people and accept supervision and direction.

Physical demands:

Ability to climb tank stairs and walk over uneven surfaces on the pipeline right of way or at field facilities.

Working conditions:

Based in Houston Headquarters with a Hybrid-Remote Program available along with a 9/80 Work Schedule.Essentially indoors but must be able to work outdoors in project & maintenance activities.Frequent contact after normal working hours is expected from contractors and inspectors.Availability to work extended hours and travel with short notice in emergency situations.Travel approximately 30% with overnight stays.

Supervisory responsibility:

Must be able to manage projects through contractors and others without direct supervisory authority.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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