Field Project Manager: Lead Safe, High-Impact Pipeline Projects

Colonial Pipeline Company; Woodbine (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Competitive benefits

In‑office/field position

Job summary

Colonial Pipeline Company is seeking a Field Project Manager to lead pipeline projects, manage budgets, and ensure safety and compliance across field operations. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, develop scope and schedules, and deliver projects on time while maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong financial discipline, and the ability to travel up to 30% to support multi-site activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, accounting, or technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 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.

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 IC certifications and lead training and real-world events in the Operations Section.
• Support major project development, commissioning, and closeout as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Financial acumen

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

PMP

API

AMPP/NACE

Job description

Colonial Pipeline Company is seeking a Field Project Manager to lead pipeline projects, manage budgets, and ensure safety and compliance across field operations. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, develop scope and schedules, and deliver projects on time while maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong financial discipline, and the ability to travel up to 30% to support multi-site activities.