Capital Projects Director–Midstream Pipelines (Oil & Gas)

WSP in the U.S.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 162,400 - 265,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off for various purposes

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is looking for an accomplished Capital Projects Director to lead its Oil & Gas Midstream Pipelines Capital Project portfolio. This leadership role involves overseeing large-scale pipeline programs, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and guiding a team of project directors and managers. Candidates should have over 20 years of relevant experience in oil & gas and a strong academic background in engineering. This role promises significant contributions towards energy infrastructure and extensive networking opportunities in the industry.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in oil & gas, focusing on midstream pipelines.
• Proven experience delivering large capital projects ($100M–$1B+).
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of large-scale midstream capital projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with key industry operators.
• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

WSP is seeking an accomplished Capital Projects Director to lead and expand our Oil & Gas Midstream Pipelines Capital Project portfolio across the United States. This leadership role will be responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale capital pipeline programs, including transmission pipelines, gathering systems, compressor stations, terminals, and associated infrastructure.

Why This Role

• Lead high-impact, large‑scale infrastructure projects critical to energy supply
• Influence strategy, execution, and growth in a core energy market
• Work with top‑tier clients and complex, technically challenging assets
• Shape a growing midstream pipelines platform with significant market opportunity

Project & Program Leadership

• Lead and oversee the delivery of large‑scale midstream capital projects (pipeline, facilities, terminals) from concept through commissioning
• Serve as Project Director / Executive Sponsor on major programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and company standards
• Drive EPCM and alternative delivery models, ensuring predictable cost, schedule, and risk outcomes
• Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, including stage‑gate processes, reporting, and performance metrics
• Conduct executive‑level project reviews focused on financial performance, risk, schedule, and cost‑to‑complete

Execution Strategy & Delivery Excellence

• Develop and implement project execution plans, contracting strategies, and delivery models tailored to midstream assets
• Lead integration across engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls teams
• Ensure strong project controls discipline (cost, schedule, forecasting, change management) across all programs
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, standardization, and digital project delivery tools

Business Development & Market Growth

• Build and maintain relationships with key midstream operators, private equity‑backed platforms, and major O&G companies
• Identify and pursue new opportunities in pipeline infrastructure, energy transport, and storage markets
• Lead or support major pursuits, including technical strategy, pricing, and risk positioning
• Collaborate across regions and business lines to leverage capabilities and expand market presence

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor project directors, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Build a high‑performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and delivery excellence
• Support recruitment, retention, and development of top talent within the pipelines sector
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to all regulatory and company standards
• Ensure compliance with PHMSA, FERC, environmental, and industry regulations
• Promote quality assurance and risk management across all project phases

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field
• 20+ years of experience in oil & gas, with a strong focus on midstream pipelines and facilities
• Proven experience leading large capital projects/programs ($100M–$1B+) in pipelines or energy infrastructure
• Demonstrated success as a Project Director, Program Director, or senior capital projects leader
• Deep expertise in EPCM delivery models, pipeline construction, and project lifecycle execution
• Strong understanding of pipeline systems, compressor stations, terminals, and related infrastructure
• Track record of delivering projects with strong financial, safety, and schedule performance
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage staff, and to interact persuasively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Strategic lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, and company‑wide staff, even without formal hierarchical relationships
• Strong ability to adapt quickly to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs
• Experience managing client relationships at the executive level
• Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary, geographically distributed teams
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification
• Experience with large interstate pipeline projects and regulatory approvals (FERC/PHMSA)
• Established relationships with major midstream operators and utilities
• Experience with alternative delivery models and integrated project delivery (IPD)
• Background in digital project delivery, data‑driven project controls, or advanced analytics

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $162,400 - $265,300

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

Work Authorization

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.