Field Project Manager

Colonial Pipeline Company; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Pipeline Company is seeking a driven Field Project Manager to lead pipeline projects that support system integrity, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and long‑term business growth. This hands‑on role emphasizes strong project controls, accurate cost estimates, budget forecasting, and timely delivery, while upholding safety and documentation standards.

Travel up to 30% may be required; you will coordinate with procurement, operations, safety, engineering and contractors to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, accounting, or related discipline.
• 3+ years project/construction management or 5+ years pipeline/oil/gas/energy; Colonial experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Strong financial forecasting, budgeting, and cost control skills.
• Solid understanding of regulations, safety protocols, and pipeline operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; PMP/API/AMPP/NACE credentials a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver maintenance and construction projects.
• Develop scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and execution plans.
• Create detailed design packages, specs, and project documentation.
• Track cost, schedule, and quality; proactively resolve issues.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and documentation standards are met.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Operations, Safety, Engineering and contractors.
• Maintain HAZWOPER and ICS certifications and support training.

Skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Safety compliance

Communication

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

PMP

API

AMPP/NACE

Job description

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.

Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company?

Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence!

What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?

Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.

About the Field Project Manager Position

We are looking for a driven Field Project Manager with strong financial, technical, and safety skills to lead pipeline projects that support system integrity, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and long‑term business growth. In this role, you will assemble and lead cross‑functional teams, manage financial and project controls, deliver all phases of project execution, and ensure that safety, compliance, and documentation standards are rigorously met.

In addition to strong project delivery capabilities, this position requires someone who excels in project controls. The successful candidate will demonstrate robust financial discipline, with the ability to develop accurate cost estimates, proactively manage budgets, tightly control spending, forecast project financials, and delivery on‑time projects with confidence and precision.

If you’re a hands‑on project leader who values safety, teamwork, and operational excellence—and you have a sharp eye for project financial performance—this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You Get to Do:

Project Leadership & Execution

• 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; elevate and resolve issues proactively.

Financial Management

• 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.

Safety & Compliance

• 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.

Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure high-quality and timely project documentation, including tracking sheets, field records, and retention requirements.

• Capture lessons learned and share insights across the organization.

Communication & Collaboration

• 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.

Emergency Response & Project Support

• 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.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 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.

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time. Travel may include between sites, drive long distances, flights, and response after hours as required.

• 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.

• PMP, API, AMPP/NACE, or related industry credentials are a plus.

• 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.

• Self‑motivated, have phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.

Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company:

Getting to work for a company that helps to meet our county’s energy needs and keeps us moving!

Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things.

Highly competitive benefits – Check out Colonial’s Total Rewards

This is a hands on, in-office/field position and is not eligible for a remote work or flex schedule.

Continuous MVR monitoring of your driving record required due to driving for company business.

Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.