Project Manager (Engineering) – Natural Gas Utilities

Requisition #: 1695
Location: Hybrid (Onsite Tues–Thurs, Remote Mon & Fri)
Duration: 2-Year Contract (Strong potential for extension)
Hours: 40/week (minimal overtime)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (Engineering) to support the Processing Controls Engineering group within a leading natural gas utility organization. This role is responsible for delivering multiple capital projects tied to gas facilities and station infrastructure across transmission and distribution systems.

This is a high-impact role managing end-to-end project lifecycles, from engineering and permitting through construction and closeout, within a structured Stage Gate governance model.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Manage 6–8 concurrent capital projects annually

• Oversee projects ranging from $300K to $2.5M

• Lead full lifecycle delivery:

  • Year 1: Engineering & permitting

  • Year 2: Construction & execution

• Drive:

  • Scope, schedule, and budget performance

  • Forecasting, accruals, and financial tracking

  • Risk identification and mitigation

• Execute within a 7-stage gate project framework

• Lead cross-functional teams (CFTs) including:

  • Engineering

  • Project Controls

  • Scheduling

  • Cost Analysts

• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders

• Deliver status reporting, documentation, and executive updates

• Support field activities including:

  • Site walks

  • Kickoffs

  • Constructability reviews (~3/month)

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Running project check-ins and CFT calls

• Managing schedules, budgets, and forecasts

• Coordinating with engineering and construction teams

• Preparing for or presenting Stage Gate reviews

• Tracking financials (accruals, estimates, forecasts)

• Aligning stakeholders and resolving project issues

What Will Get You the Job (Key Success Factors)

Must-Have Experience

• Project Management in Natural Gas Utilities

  • Transmission, distribution, facilities or station projects

• Proven ability to manage:

  • Multiple projects simultaneously

  • Full lifecycle delivery (engineering → construction)

• Strong command of:

  • Scope, schedule, and cost management

  • Financial forecasting and accruals

Highly Preferred

• Experience working for utilities or LDCs such as:

  • PG&E, SoCalGas, Southwest Gas, National Grid, Peoples Gas, MidAmerican Energy, Spire, Puget Sound Energy (or similar)

• Familiarity with:

  • Stage Gate processes

  • Primavera P6

  • SAP

• Certifications:

  • PMP or PE

• Engineering background (especially in gas systems)

Critical Soft Skills

• Strong communication (you’ll present to leadership regularly)

• Ability to manage conflict and drive alignment

• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills

• Comfortable leading without direct authority

• Strong stakeholder & vendor management

Team & Culture

• Highly collaborative and structured environment

• Strong emphasis on:

  • Accountability

  • Process discipline

  • Teamwork

• You’ll own your projects but have solid internal support

• Blend of office work and light field exposure

Work Environment & Logistics

• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 remote)

• Secure, free onsite parking

• ~3 site visits per month (expenses reimbursed)

• Minimal overtime expectations

Why This Role Stands Out

• Manage meaningful infrastructure projects with real impact

• Long-term contract (2 years approved) for stability

• Exposure to structured, enterprise-level PM practices

• Opportunity to fully own projects end-to-end

• High visibility with leadership through Stage Gate reviews

Interview Process

• Timeline: Interviews starting week of May 11

• Format: Microsoft Teams

• Rounds: 1–2

• Panel: Up to 3 interviewers

• Fast feedback cycle (24–48 hours)