Civil Project Manager - Natural Gas

Verdantas; Kentucky; On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is searching for a Project Manager – Natural Gas to oversee end-to-end project management for natural gas and pipeline projects. This role includes leading teams, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance across scope and schedules.

The ideal candidate has over 12 years of relevant experience, a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, and solid understanding of natural gas systems. This position offers a starting salary of $140,000, with a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing oil and gas projects.
• Strong understanding of utility distribution and midstream infrastructure.
• Business development experience in proposals and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project management for natural gas projects.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver outcomes across various metrics.
• Coordinate with leaders on resource planning and business development.

Skills

Project management in oil and gas

Client relationship management

Technical proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D

Knowledge of natural gas systems

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Excel

GIS

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

The Project Manager – Natural Gas is responsible for end-to-end project management for natural gas, pipeline and facility engineering projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and risk. This role partners closely with technical leaders and clients, supports regional growth, and contributes to long-range planning and business development.

What You’ll Do

• Experience working with a key account; focused in the oil & gas industry
• Oversee project workload leveling and assignments to optimize resource utilization.
• Monitor and analyze Group utilization data; implement corrective actions to meet KPIs.
• Partner with Department Leader to set and communicate annual utilization targets for employees.
• Ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality compliance for projects managed within the Group.
• Drive improvement in project KPIs (e.g., NLM, WIP) and implement best project management practices.
• Oversee timely invoicing and financial management of projects.
• Review and implement training and professional development plans for the Group.
• Provide input into annual salary adjustments and bonus distribution processes.
• Collaborate with National and Area Practice Leaders on resource planning and technical priorities.
• Coordinate with Market Sector Leaders to identify and elevate business development and cross-selling opportunities.
• Communicate resource needs and workload concerns to Department Leader.

What You’ll Bring

• 12+ years of relevant experience managing oil and gas projects
• Knowledge of natural gas systems and/or solar industry and processes; specifically, Ohio
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Existing client relationships with utilities, municipalities, or gas service providers
• Strong understanding of natural gas systems, utility distribution, midstream infrastructure, or renewable gas technologies
• Solid technical proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, GIS, or related tools
• Business development experience (proposals, scopes, budgeting)

Salary Range

The starting salary for this position is $140,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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