Midstream Oil & Gas Project Lead

Summit Midstream Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive Program

Job summary

Summit Midstream Corporation in Houston, TX, seeks a highly skilled Project Manager to lead midstream oil and gas facility and pipeline projects from concept through completion. You will oversee planning, design, cost estimating, and execution of compressor stations, pipelines, storage terminals, and processing facilities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and outside contractors.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of post‑degree experience in project management, knowledge of relevant codes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant post-degree project management or engineering experience.
• Experience with FERC and DOT transmission projects.
• Experience in transmission/midstream oil and gas, both pipeline and facilities.
• Knowledge of ANSI, ASME, API standards and 49 CFR 192/195 regulations.
• Proficient in project cost estimating, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. (up to 25–30%).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Commercial and Operations teams to develop project scopes for new opportunities and facility improvement proposals.
• Prepare cost estimates for various project alternatives and develop funding authorization documents for sanctioned projects.
• Lead HAZOP reviews and ensure safety and operability are built into designs.
• Manage procurement planning, contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract execution.
• Review and approve contractor documents, invoices, and ensure proper cost coding and documentation.
• Coordinate with Land and Regulatory teams to secure right-of-way, permits, and regulatory approvals.
• Work closely with the Construction team to develop implementation plans and allocate internal and external resources.
• Monitor and track all project activities to ensure adherence to schedule and budget.
• Prepare and distribute regular project progress reports; proactively communicate material deviations to stakeholders.
• Manage scope, cost, and schedule changes through structured change control processes.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities with operations and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., PHMSA, OSHA, and applicable local agencies).
• Complete all project close-out activities, including as-built drawings, construction records, updates to operations manuals, and regulatory closure documentation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cost estimating

Problem solving

Travel within US

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit Midstream Corporation in Houston, TX, seeks a highly skilled Project Manager to lead midstream oil and gas facility and pipeline projects from concept through completion. You will oversee planning, design, cost estimating, and execution of compressor stations, pipelines, storage terminals, and processing facilities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and outside contractors.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of post‑degree experience in project management, knowledge of relevant codes