Pipeline Project Manager

HDR; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Industrial Project Manager to lead large, multi-discipline pipeline projects across the Industrial, Oil, Gas and Chemicals team in PA, WV, OH, and DE. The role emphasizes engineering, permitting, regulatory compliance, and client engagement, with a strong preference for candidates with BD interest.

The ideal candidate will manage complex project teams, maintain schedules and budgets, and strengthen client relationships while complying with 49 CFR Part 192/195 and state

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; PE license recognized by the licensing board for the position location.
• 7+ years of related experience including at least 2 years in project management.
• Demonstrated leadership and active participation in employee-owned culture.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline regulatory requirements: 49 CFR Part 192/195 and related regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project; familiarity with scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, multi-discipline pipeline projects from concept through commissioning.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality across projects.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards are met.
• Support business development and client relationship building.
• Prepare and present project updates to clients and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Client management

BD interest

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Google Earth

ESRI ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Bentley Microstation

Primavera P6

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR currently has an opening for an Industrial Project Manager to join our Industrial, Oil, Gas and Chemicals team in PA, WV, OH, and DE. The Project Manager will lead large, multi discipline pipeline projects from concept through commissioning, with a strong emphasis on engineering, permitting, regulatory compliance, and client engagement. This role requires deep experience in the oil and gas sector—specifically pipeline design and execution under 49 CFR Part 192 for both distribution and transmission systems. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical leader who can manage complex project teams, drive schedule and budget performance, and strengthen client relationships. A background or emerging interest in business development is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Execution
• Manage large, multi discipline pipeline projects, including engineering, environmental, permitting, land/easement acquisition, construction support, and commissioning.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams (mechanical, civil, electrical, structural, geotechnical, trenchless, etc.) and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with 49 CFR Part 192 and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Technical & Regulatory Expertise
• Lead engineering and permitting efforts for distribution and transmission pipelines.
• Guide teams through regulatory pathways, including environmental permitting, utility coordination, and agency approvals.
• Provide technical oversight on pipeline routing, design, materials, construction methods, and safety compliance.
• Client Management & Communication
• Serve as the primary client interface, ensuring expectations are met and issues are resolved proactively.
• Build strong, trust based relationships with clients, regulators, and project partners.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, technical presentations, and executive level briefings.
• Business Development & Growth
• Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and pursuit planning.
• Identify new opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and market positioning.
• For candidates newer to BD: demonstrate a strong desire to grow into a client facing, revenue generating role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in the oil and gas pipeline industry.
• PMP Certification.
• Ability to lead diverse technical teams with confidence and clarity.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME 31.4 and 31.8 And 49 CFR Part 192 and 195.
• Experience with pipeline permitting, environmental coordination, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated success in client management; BD experience preferred or a clear interest in developing BD skills.
• Strong commercial mindset—comfortable with client strategy, proposals, and relationship building.
• Basic understanding of Google Earth, ESRI ArcGIS, Autodesk AutoCAD, and Bentley Microstation.
• Utilization of Scheduling Software such as Microsoft Projects and Primavera (P6).
• Must have strong communication skills, and be self-motivated, organized, flexible, and able to work both independently and with a project team to completion of tasks.
• This position will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and drug and alcohol testing during the course of your employment based upon HDR's Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• High level of accountability and ownership.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions oriented approach.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Ohio}: $116,480 - $166,400.

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

Other Locations: United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Industry: Oil & Gas

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Oil Gas and Chemicals

Job Posting: Sep 11, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff… (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.