Engineering Project Manager

J MAR & Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Long-term incentive

Excellent benefits

Job summary

J MAR & Associates is seeking an Engineering Project Manager for midstream projects in Houston, TX. You will lead natural gas processing, cryogenic facilities, pipelines, and related systems from scoping through startup, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Ideal candidates have deep midstream owner/operator experience, hands-on and lean execution style, and PMP certification with knowledge of Aspen HYSYS, BR&E ProMax, PipeSim.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Progressive engineering and project experience working for a midstream owner/operator.
• Experience across natural gas processing facilities and pipeline infrastructure, including cryogenic gas processing facilities.
• Full project lifecycle experience: scoping, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup.
• PMP certification and experience with Aspen HYSYS, BR&E ProMax, PipeSim or similar process-simulation software.
• Willingness to travel to Williston, North Dakota area field office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage natural gas processing/cryo, pipeline, gas treating, compression, measurement/control, and related midstream infrastructure projects from initial development through completion.
• Lead project scoping, engineering, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout, including project execution plans, cost controls, forecasting, and change-management/MOC processes.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, technical studies, permits, contracts, bid documents, and other project documentation.
• Oversee construction through mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Construction, EHS&R, Supply Chain, and leadership to resolve issues and support successful project execution.
• Manage external engineering firms, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, and other project resources.
• Lead or participate in PSM activities, including HAZOPs, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, PSV studies, equipment inspections, and related safety and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, resolve technical and execution issues, and recommend changes to schedule, cost, resources, or execution strategy as needed.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Lean environment

Cross-functional coordination

Hands-on engineering

Education

ABET/EAC accredited engineering degree

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

BR&E ProMax

PipeSim

Job description

ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER | Midstream Projects

Houston, Texas

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Long-Term Incentive + Excellent Benefits

J MAR’s client, a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial midstream energy company with a proven history of successfully building, operating, and monetizing midstream assets, is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join its growing Houston team.

This position will lead small-to-medium capital, growth, operational, and maintenance projects across the company’s expanding natural gas gathering, processing, and pipeline infrastructure. Projects will include natural gas processing and cryogenic facilities, pipelines, gas treating and compression facilities, measurement and control systems, and related process equipment.

Ideal Candidate Experience:

Midstream owner/operator + processing/cryo + pipeline + small/mid-size capital projects + full project lifecycle + hands‑on/lean environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, lead, and manage natural gas processing/cryo, pipeline, gas treating, compression, measurement/control, and related midstream infrastructure projects from initial development through completion.
• Lead project scoping, engineering, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout, including project execution plans, cost controls, forecasting, and change-management/MOC processes.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, technical studies, permits, contracts, bid documents, and other project documentation.
• Oversee construction through mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Operations, Construction, EHS&R, Supply Chain, and leadership to resolve issues and support successful project execution.
• Manage external engineering firms, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, and other project resources.
• Lead or participate in PSM activities, including HAZOPs, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, PSV studies, equipment inspections, and related safety and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, resolve technical and execution issues, and recommend changes to schedule, cost, resources, or execution strategy as needed.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and key stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Progressive engineering and project experience working for a midstream owner/operator.
• Must have project experience across both natural gas processing facilities and pipeline infrastructure, including cryogenic gas processing facilities.
• Experience with gas treating, compression, measurement/control systems, and related natural gas processing equipment.
• Full project lifecycle experience, including scoping, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Experience with greenfield and brownfield midstream capital projects and facilities construction.
• Ability to independently manage projects and coordinate internal and external resources in a lean, hands‑on operating environment.
• PMP certification and experience with Aspen HYSYS, BR&E ProMax, PipeSim, or similar process‑simulation software are pluses.
• Travel to the company’s Williston, North Dakota area field office and operating assets as needed.

ABOUT J MAR

For more than 30 years, J MAR & Associates has specialized exclusively in recruiting professionals across the oil & gas industry. Our industry expertise, extensive network, and long-standing relationships enable us to connect exceptional professionals with outstanding career opportunities while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.