Pipeline Engineering Project Manager

Kleinfelder; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder's Environmental team in Houston is seeking a Pipeline Engineering Project Manager to lead natural gas and liquids pipeline projects. This role involves preparing designs, managing budgets, and handling all phases of project execution.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and 7+ years of experience in pipeline and energy infrastructure.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related pipeline and energy infrastructure experience.
• Experience in project planning and tactical adjustments regarding budgeting and scheduling.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead natural gas and liquids pipeline projects.
• Prepare pipeline and facility designs ensuring compliance.
• Manage all phases of project execution including financial management and subcontractor management.

Skills

Pipeline and energy infrastructure experience

Project planning and management

Ability to assess and resolve issues

Production design experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Kleinfelder's Environmental team is seeking a Pipeline Engineering Project Manager in Houston to lead natural gas and liquids pipeline projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare pipeline and facility designs, including reviewing designs and documentation to ensure compliance
• Construction specification and bid package preparation
• Pipeline design and material selection
• Alternative/Feasibility studies
• Develop status reports with task completion, progress, challenges, and solutions
• Oversee pursuits, designate appropriate resources to projects, define client needs, address concerns, manage engineering resources within budget
• Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams ensuring quality standards and customer value
• Nurture and grow client relationships and contracts for complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Lead, grow and mentor staff
• Devise new approaches to problems encountered
• Manage all phases of project execution: organization, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, reporting
• Collaborate on design and construction management projects for continuous improvement
• Build relationships on technical and client service teams and within client organizations
• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams, clients and stakeholders

Education & Certification

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

Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of related pipeline and energy infrastructure experience
• Experience in project planning activities and using tools to make tactical adjustments 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
• Valid driver’s license

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

Benefits

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development

The firm supports professional development through reimbursements for continuing education, training, certifications and internal mentoring program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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