Field Project Leader - Pipelines & Financials

Colonial Pipeline Company; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Pipeline Company seeks a Field Project Manager to lead pipeline projects focused on system integrity, safety, regulatory compliance, and long‑term growth. You will assemble cross‑functional teams, develop schedules and budgets, and manage project controls to deliver on time and within forecasted costs.

The role requires strong financial discipline, hands-on leadership, and a proven ability to navigate complex regulations while maintaining rigorous documentation and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, accounting, or technical discipline from an accredited college or university; will consider a combination of experience and/or education.
• Ideally, 3+ years of Project or Construction Management experience, or 5+ years in Pipeline/Oil/Gas/Energy.
• Preferably 3 years of Colonial Pipeline experience.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze cost drivers, forecast expenditures, and manage project budgets.
• Solid understanding of industry regulations, inspection standards, safety protocols, and pipeline operations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands-on proficiency with computers and smart tablets.
• Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional internal employee and external consulting/contractor teams to deliver maintenance and construction projects that support system integrity and business objectives.
• Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and execution plans.
• Develop detailed project plans, design packages, specifications, and project documentation.
• Track cost, schedule, and quality performance; escalate and resolve issues proactively.
• Develop detailed cost estimates and cash-flow projections.
• Forecast monthly expenditures with accuracy and accountability.
• Monitor and control committed and actual costs to ensure alignment with forecast and budget.
• Prepare detailed financial reporting and closing documentation.
• Validate invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and timely processing.
• Apply strong financial acumen to evaluate options, support decision-making, and optimize project value.
• Take personal ownership of safety for all project personnel.
• Promote near-miss reporting and conduct in-field safety inspections (Safe Work Checks).
• Ensure all project work meets company and regulatory requirements, completing assigned work within compliance deadlines.
• Ensure high-quality and timely project documentation, including tracking sheets, field records, and retention requirements.
• Capture lessons learned and share insights across the organization.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders.
• Lead project kickoffs, status meetings, and contractor coordination sessions.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Safety, Engineering, and other internal teams; manage relationships with contractors and external partners.
• Maintain HAZWOPER and ICS certifications and lead training and real-world events in the Operations Section.
• Support major project development, commissioning, and closeout as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Verbal and written communication

Team coordination

Self-motivated/work ethic

Safety/compliance mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, accounting, or technical discipline

Experience/education mix allowed

Tools

PMP credentials

API credentials

AMPP/NACE credentials

Computers & smart tablets proficiency

Job description

Colonial Pipeline Company seeks a Field Project Manager to lead pipeline projects focused on system integrity, safety, regulatory compliance, and long‑term growth. You will assemble cross‑functional teams, develop schedules and budgets, and manage project controls to deliver on time and within forecasted costs.

The role requires strong financial discipline, hands-on leadership, and a proven ability to navigate complex regulations while maintaining rigorous documentation and stakeholder