Pipeline Project Manager IV
Location: Houston, TX - Hybrid
Description
Organization: Each of four Tactical Project Execution group is comprised of a Manager of Projects and approximately seven Project Engineer/Project Manager teams completing a number of maintenance projects on a one to 1.5 year cycle. The Tactical Project Execution groups work under the leadership of a Director.
Project Geography: Projects are grouped within regions of the US along the company's gas transmission pipeline footprint. Each Tactical Project Execution group works within a specific region, such as the northwest, northeast, southeast, etc.
Projects: Beginning with an approved concept and preliminary budget, the Project Manager will carry multiple projects through to completion and closeout. The execution team completes pipeline, compression facility and gas processing projects such as:

• Pig trap installation/modification
• Mainline valve change-outs
• Mainline hydrotests
• Pipe replacements (take-up and re-lay)
• Horizontal Directional Drill installation
• Encroachment pipeline modifications
• Meter station/interconnect builds and modifications
• Compression equipment installation/replacement
• Heat exchanger replacement
• Separator, coalescer or filter addition/replacement
• Pressure Safety Valve replacement/installation
• Generator installation/replacement
• Instrumentation upgrades

Responsibilities:
The Project Manager is responsible for the success of all aspects of the project. They use their leadership strengths and knowledge of project management best practices to guide the work product of all stakeholders, ensuring safety and quality while meeting schedule and budget objectives. Specifically, the Project
Manager will:

• Champion safety by ensuring compliance with Company policies and by modelling safe work practices
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders representing management, engineering, operations, environmental permitting, land/ROW, survey, GIS, drafting, pipeline control, construction management, contracts, project controls, Pipeline Safety, mechanical/asset integrity among others.
• Define and refine the project scope with the assistance of the Project Engineer and often a third-party engineering firm.
• Conduct stage-gate meetings to gather management approvals in accordance with the defined project life cycle.
• Organize and forecast project expenditures with the assistance of a Project Controls Analyst
• Populate and update project schedules with the assistance of a Project Scheduler
• Prepare permit applications and ensure environmental compliance with the assistance of an Environmental Representative
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of construction contracts with the assistance of the project team and a Contracts Manager
• Guide safe and efficient construction execution with the assistance of a Construction Manager and a team of construction inspectors

Travel: The Project Manager is based in the Houston Galleria-area office and may have active projects in four to five field locations. Site visits are required at certain project milestones including scoping and design (1-2 site visits), construction contractor bidding, construction kickoff, and during the course of construction, though other site visits may be required. Trips may be combined to include more than one project but 1-2 trips per month is typical. Travel rarely extends through the weekend.
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (or international equivalent) in an applicable field of study.
Experience:

• 7 years in oil and gas industry project execution
• 3 years as Project Manager
• Preferred Engineering Background
• Recent employment history demonstrates longevity within an organization (3 years preferred)
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred