Project Manager

L.A. Gates Company | Engineers & Consultants; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L.A. Gates Company is seeking a Project Manager with a background in natural gas infrastructure to lead projects from conception through turnover.

The role coordinates all phases: site planning, permitting, engineering and design, procurement, construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout, with emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and communication are essential to align contractors, consultants, and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or engineering in the natural gas industry.
• Knowledge of site layout, environmental permitting, engineering/design, construction, and commissioning.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and lead meetings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of project development and execution.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee contractors, consultants, permitting requirements, and client coordination.
• Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Engineering experience

Natural gas industry

Site layout

Environmental permitting

Engineering/design

Construction

Commissioning

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

L.A. Gates Company is seeking a Project Manager with a background in natural gas infrastructure to lead and oversee projects from initial conception, the design and procurement phase, through commissioning and final turnover.

The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating all phases of project development and execution, including site planning, environmental permitting, engineering and design, procurement, construction, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout.This role will manage project scope and specifications, schedule, budget, contractors, consultants, permitting requirements, and client stakeholder coordination while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated project management or engineering experience in the natural gas industry (compression facility strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of site layout, environmental permitting, engineering/design, construction, and commissioning
• Strong contractor, schedule, budget, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead meetings, coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to successful completion
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred