Gas Design Project Manager

TECO Peoples Gas; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401k and Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Peoples Gas System in Florida seeks a Gas Design Project Manager to lead the design and installation of natural gas facilities, manage budgets, and coordinate with internal departments and external agencies.

You will oversee work requests in PowerPlant, perform feasibility analyses, and ensure project schedules meet safety and regulatory standards. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and mentoring across teams.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited college/university is required.
• Driver License with a safe driving record is required.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in progressively more complex technical assignments is required.
• Demonstrated and sustained above expected performance as a GDT II or equivalent role with another utility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and installation of natural gas facilities and related infrastructure.
• Manage projects, including budget, schedule, and coordination across departments.
• Provide project leadership and mentorship to GDT I/II/III staff.
• Prepare cost estimates and MACC for capital projects over $500,000.
• Coordinate with municipalities, FDOT, and regulators; maintain and update GIS/CAD data.
• Represent customers in meetings and communicate changes affecting schedules or scope.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring & training

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Associate Degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree desirable

Job description

Who We Are
Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Title: Gas Design Project Manager
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida – Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Position Summary

The Gas Design Project Manager (GDPM) supports PGS distribution system construction and maintenance projects. The GDPM creates, initiates, and/or processes work requests in PowerPlant and other Work Management systems (WMS), determines customer requirements, prepares piping system designs, cost estimates and feasibility analysis, interacts and coordinates with municipalities, FDOT, and others in maintaining and optimizing system integrity due to road improvements and system expansions, makes use of and updates the GIS, CRM-CIS, and Work Management-Workflow database systems, obtains necessary governmental permits and coordinates activities with all involved PGS departments to ensure the successful scheduling and completion of projects to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

What You Need To Succeed

• A minimum of an Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited college/university is required. Related fields include disciplines such as Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Applied Sciences, or Business Administration.
• Driver License with a safe driving record.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in progressively more complex technical assignments, directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this position and the items described in the Knowledge, Skills and Ability section is required.
• Demonstrated and sustained above expected performance as a GDT II or equivalent role with another utility with the ability and potential for assuming greater responsibility.
• Demonstrated strong project leadership, training and communication skills and the ability to lead projects of increasing complexity and diversity.
• Obtains, demonstrates and maintains adequate level of knowledge regarding natural gas quality issues and industry in general.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Works independently on complex and varied assignments/projects utilizing considerable analytical skills, judgment and ingenuity.
• Responsible for overall project management associated with the design and installation of natural gas facilities and other infrastructure, inclusive of the strategic planning and modeling synergy of the natural gas transmission and distribution network.
• May be responsible for assigning and inspecting the work of the Gas Design Technician I and II (GDT I/II).
• Meets with internal and external customers and/or their agents (“customers”) to conduct needs and feasibility assessments on new construction projects and load additions, and to determine the schedule and required completion dates (“targeted schedule dates”) of different construction phases.
• Represents customers in construction update meetings with various PGS departments, municipalities, FDOT, and others.
• Manages communication with all involved entities concerning any upgrades in the construction schedule or other changes with potential impact, documenting updates through letters and emails as necessary.
• Coordinates the construction activities between all the departments involved in the facility installation process within PGS.
• Creates and/or processes Work Order (WO) and Construction requests in PowerPlant and/or a Work Management-Workflow database system.
• Performs feasibility and load analysis to determine the most efficient, economical and reliable solutions for customers and the PGS distribution system.
• Estimates gas loads and pressure delivery for customers and determines actual or proposed field measurements; models these conditions in software applications (Synergee/Stoner) to determine optimal system design to meet customers’ needs while ensuring compliance with system integrity and regulatory requirements.
• Uses PGS’s geographical information system (GIS) and other CAD software packages to draw proposed and existing gas distribution facilities, as well as maintains, updates, and optimizes the GIS platform.
• Produces, coordinates, and/or oversees the production of construction plans, easement agreements, right‑of‑way permit drawings, project charters, and Gantt charts for Distribution Operations, Real Estate and/or Contractors.
• Verifies locations of PGS’s existing and proposed facilities and any third parties’ infrastructures (water, sewer, storm, electric, telephone, and cable lines) are adequately identified on the construction prints and all installation specifications are captured.
• Determines necessity and scale of the Maintenance‑of‑Traffic (MOT) plan that Operations and/or contractors will need for completing work in the right‑of‑way.
• Produces construction cost estimates (including labor, materials, and equipment) and obtains/calculates projected four‑year revenue (MACC) as needed.
• Determines and communicates the need for Construction Deposits and/or Contribution‑in‑Aid‑of‑Construction (CIAC) charges based on PGS revenue shortage/excess costs in the following situations.
• Reviews financial data in PowerPlant related to Engineering, Field Construction and Operations construction and maintenance activities to verify activities are coded to the correct classification and charged to the appropriate accounts (Capital vs. O&M).
• Assists in the preparation of annual Capital and O&M budgets with its corresponding development of monthly forecasts.
• Monitors, reviews and processes contractor’s contracts for Engineering, Construction, Mapping, and other activities inclusive of bid packages, purchase requisition, material worksheets, invoices, as‑builds, GPS data points, etc., necessary for project completion.
• For capital specific construction projects (greater than $500,000) produce budget estimates for TECO Partners, Engineering, and Operations.
• Provides engineering and project management for:
  • Large Master‑planned, multi‑parcel residential developments coordinated over many years.
  • Commercial projects that may include shopping malls, large retail, schools, hospitals, etc.
• Investigates, responds to and documents assigned Public Service Commission inquiries.
• Provides project leadership on all levels of new construction and specified internal projects, managing and prioritizing multiple engineering/construction projects.
• Performs in a leadership role with regards to local department and team development efforts by participating in complex technical/procedural studies and reporting the results to management to implement change.
• May be required to represent PGS in front of governmental and regulatory agencies such as Permitting bodies and Public Service Commission.
• Performs system load analysis and makes recommendations as to the most efficient, economical, and reliable solutions to maintain and/or expand the natural gas transmission and distribution system network, while maintaining safety and integrity in compliance with Federal, State, Local, and Company codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Serves as team lead when needed.
• Mentors less experienced GDT I/II/III.
• Trains other departments on various aspects of processes and procedures.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge

• A Bachelor’s degree, in a related field from an accredited college/university is desirable.
• Florida Underground Utilities Contractor license, and/or Fuel Transmission and Distribution Lines Certificate of Competency. Maintenance of Traffic MOT (ATSSA) certification.
• A minimum of 4 years as a GDT III.
• Must successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and the ability to quickly redirect focus for changing priorities as needed.

Who Will Be A Part Of Your Team

• Key Internal: Interfaces with various departments within the PGS/TEC organization as needed depending on the resource requirement.
• Key External: Includes residential and commercial customers, architectural and engineering firms, plumbers, developers, general contractors and all their subcontractors, County and/or City officials and staff, Florida Department of Transportation, CSX, EPA, FPSC, and homeowners associations.

How You’ll Contribute

• Builds Strong Collaborative Relationships
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

Where And How You Will Work

• Work hours consist of a minimum of 8‑hours per day Monday through Friday. Some overtime is required to meet Customer deadlines and storm response.
• Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• The level of stress is moderate to heavy depending upon the level of interaction with customers and governmental agencies.

Physical Demands

• Physical demand requirements include working in field conditions, walking in rough terrain, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment in an 8‑hour day.

Benefits

• We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving.
• Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan.
• Ownership Opportunities: Participate in Emera’s Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success.
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave.
• Growth and Development: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
• And much more!

Incident Response Assignment

Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity. Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.