Project Manager

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan Inc. seeks a Project Manager to lead multiple terminal projects across capital, sustaining, and regulatory domains.

You will coordinate engineering, scheduling, procurement, construction oversight, and commissioning, while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing contractors and vendors through full project lifecycles, and aligning with Operations, EHS, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum, or Chemical) or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible project management experience in industrial, terminal, marine, petrochemical, bulk material handling, energy, pipeline, storage, or related infrastructure facilities.
• Experience in design, scheduling, cost estimation, procurement, and field construction management.
• Working knowledge of regulations such as DOT, OSHA, EPA, PHMSA, and related agencies.
• Proficiency with Excel, MS Project/Visio, and related engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Project Leader to organize and direct efforts across capital, sustaining, reliability, regulatory compliance, and business development projects.
• Provide leadership through all phases: development, scope definition, engineering coordination, scheduling, estimating, procurement, construction oversight, commissioning and closeout.
• Coordinate with Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Maintenance, Project Execution, Inspection, and EHS to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery.
• Oversee internal and external engineering, construction, inspection, and consulting resources.
• Plan, schedule, and manage multiple projects ensuring commercial, operational, safety, environmental, and regulatory objectives are met.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Contractor management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Project Manager to support several of our terminals

What You Will Do

• Serve as the Project Leader, organizing and directing efforts to achieve project objectives across capital, sustaining, reliability, regulatory compliance, and business development projects.
• Provide leadership in all phases of project execution, including project development, scope definition, engineering coordination, scheduling, estimating, procurement, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Coordinate closely with Terminal Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Maintenance, Project Execution, Inspection, and EHS teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery.

Support liquid bulk, petrochemical, specialty chemical, dry bulk, marine terminal, and infrastructure projects across multiple facilities

• Oversee and manage internal and external engineering, construction, inspection, and consulting resources to support project execution.
• Plan, schedule, and manage multiple capital and sustaining projects while ensuring commercial, operational, safety, environmental, and regulatory objectives are met.
• Develop Project Design Basis documents, scopes of work, execution plans, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and funding requests.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle, including feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Provide technical support for civil and structural systems, coveyance/material handling systems, heavy equipment, cranes, rail and roadways, tank repairs, new tank construction, terminal infrastructure improvements, marine facilities, loading rack systems, pumping systems, product transfer piping, medium & low voltage electrical power distribution, instrumentation, SCADA/Automation and related facility projects.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to identify and implement reliability, safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance improvements.
• Coordinate with Inspection and EHS teams to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage contractors, vendors, consultants, inspectors, and construction personnel throughout project execution.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, commitments, and forecasts to ensure successful project performance.
• Assist with annual capital planning, budgeting, and long-range infrastructure development initiatives.
• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements including DOT, OSHA, EPA, PHMSA, and other applicable agencies.

Maintain project documentation, turnover packages, inspection records, and regulatory files.

What You Need

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum, or Chemical) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• OR Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible project management experience supporting industrial, terminal, marine, petrochemical, bulk material handling, energy, pipeline, storage, or related infrastructure facilities

• Experience in project management, including design, various dry-bulk conveyance methods, warehousing, heavy equipment and cranes, general bulk and break-bulk material handling, pipeline construction, API 653 tank repair, inspection, and operation of facilities associated with dry-bulk & hazardous liquid terminals, truck loading terminals, marine docks, and related logistical, storage, and metering systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management practices, including project scoping and estimating using work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control, design and construction management, team leadership, resource planning, procurement, inspection requirements, and permitting.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and governing bodies, including DOT, OSHA, and relevant state agencies.

Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards, including NEC, ASME, API, NFPA, ASCE, ACI and ASTM.

• Relevant certifications such as NACE, API 570, API 510, API 653, or AWS are considered a plus, but not required.
• Valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving record, as determined by company standards.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook. Basic understanding of engineering and project management applications such as AutoCAD and MS Project/Visio
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrates accountability, including the ability to follow direction, maintain work schedules, focus on details, and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor with coworkers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and blueprints.
• This position requires the ability to perform sedentary to light work, including exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects on a regular basis.
• The role involves reaching overhead, as well as frequent stooping, bending, and twisting. Additional physical capabilities include seeing, handling (fingering, grasping, and feeling), hearing, speaking, and performing repetitive motions.
• Visual acuity requirements include adequate color vision, depth perception, and field of vision to effectively prepare and analyze data, operate a computer, and read documentation.

• Must be willing and able to work in both a corporate office environment and an outdoor plant setting under various climatic conditions, including proximity to water and working at heights.
• Primarily indoor work; however, outdoor work will be required to support project and maintenance activities.
• Occasional travel to field and corporate locations outside Hampton Roads area may be required, generally ranging from 0%–15% depending on project demands.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with company requirements.
• Must be willing and able to carry a company-issued cell phone and respond as needed.
• Subject to a PHMSA-compliant drug testing program.
• Extended periods of sitting may be required to support administrative responsibilities.

The following requirements are optional but a plus

• Certifications in NACE, API 570, 510, 653 or AWS would be considered a plus, although not required.
• Professional Engineering license
• Marine, dock, and tank repair / construction, with an understanding the permitting process, rules and regulations.
• Extensive AutoCAD & other various Engineering Programs such as MS Visio & MS Project

Pay Range

USD $103,800.00 - USD $150,500.00 /Yr.

Application Closing Date

12/31/2026

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.