Pipeline Engineering Program Manager

Kleinfelder Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc is seeking a Pipeline Engineering Program Manager in Houston, Texas. This role involves managing pipeline infrastructure projects and leading project execution teams. Responsibilities include nurturing client relationships, reviewing designs, and managing project execution phases.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with at least 8 years of relevant experience. The role offers an excellent compensation package and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is required.
• Minimum of 8 years related experience in pipeline and energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and grow client relationships and contracts.
• Lead and mentor project execution teams.
• Review pipeline designs and construction specifications.
• Manage all phases of project execution.

Skills

Client development / management

Team building and mentoring

8+ years of pipeline and energy infrastructure experience

Project planning and budgeting

Ability to resolve conflicts

Production design experience or reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Pipeline Engineering Program Manager

Kleinfelder is looking for a dynamic Pipeline Engineering Program Manager to join our Houston office. The Pipeline Engineering Program Manager develops and applies broad knowledge and skills in various natural gas and liquids pipeline infrastructure projects and independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to lead project execution teams. Projects range in size and complexity from small to large, including both natural gas distribution and transmission; liquids pipelines; and terminals, facilities and station projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Nurture and grow client relationships and contracts that include complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Leading, growing and mentoring staff – supporting the achievement of professional career goals
• Review pipeline and facility designs, including the review of designs and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and design criteria
• Review construction specification and bid packages
• Review alternative/feasibility studies
• Review status reports with task completion, progress, challenges, and solutions
• Oversee pursuits, designate the appropriate resources to projects, define client needs, address client concerns and manage engineering resources within budget
• Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams ensuring company quality standards and driving customer value
• Devise new approaches to problems encountered
• Manage all phases of project execution including project organization, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting
• Collaborate on a program of design and construction management projects striving for continuous improvement in process development and execution
• Build relationships on technical and client service teams and within client organizations
• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams of clients and stakeholders

Education/Certification

• Required, Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• Required, Professional Engineer (PE)

Skills & Experience

• Experienced with client development / management
• Experienced with team building and mentoring and developing project execution teams
• 8+ years of related pipeline and energy infrastructure experience
• Experienced in project planning activities with a background in utilizing standard tools and information to make tactical course corrections regarding budgeting, scheduling, and scope changes
• Ability to assess and resolve issues and conflicts internally and externally
• Production design experience either first‑hand or through reviews of work products and independent technical reviews

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development

Committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering opportunities for continuous education, training and certification reimbursements, and internal mentoring programs.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)