Project Manager

PTAG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PTAG, a Capital Projects Services and Advisory Partner, seeks a Senior Project Manager – Pipeline for a major midstream program. You will lead delivery of pipeline work packages, coordinate across engineering, procurement, and construction, and manage contractors across dispersed spreads.

Strong focus on cost, schedule, and risk mitigation. Ideal candidate has 8+ years in midstream pipeline projects, direct mainline construction leadership, and experience with governance reporting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of midstream or pipeline project leadership experience.
• Direct experience leading mainline pipeline construction and related activities.
• Experience managing large, geographically dispersed pipeline programs.
• Understanding of the full project lifecycle from concept to closeout.
• Strong contractor management, cost and schedule oversight.
• Excellent stakeholder coordination and governance involvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of pipeline work packages and mainline construction.
• Oversee construction planning and sequencing across spreads.
• Ensure execution aligns with engineering deliverables and milestones.
• Manage pipeline construction contractors and interfaces with engineering/procurement/construction teams.
• Support brownfield and greenfield construction activity as required.
• Monitor and control project cost and schedule with program controls.
• Identify and mitigate construction and program risks.
• Lead change management for scope, schedule, and cost.

Skills

Project leadership

Midstream/pipeline

Stakeholder coordination

Contractor management

Cost & schedule oversight

Change management

Governance & reporting

Geographically dispersed delivery

Education

Project management certification (PMP)

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

EcoSys

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Pipeline Midstream – Houston, TX – Full Time – ID# 7046

Are you ready to lead pipeline construction delivery on one of North America's largest midstream infrastructure programs? PTAG, a Capital Projects Services and Advisory Partner recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully, is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Pipeline to support the Pipeline Program.

About PTAG

PTAG is a Capital Projects Services and Advisory Partner. We embed experienced professionals, governance, systems, tools, and project-delivery practices into client organizations across the full capital project lifecycle — from concept and feasibility through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.

Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.

Our values include:

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
• Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
• Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
• Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
• Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.

Role & Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the delivery of pipeline work packages and mainline construction for a major midstream pipeline program.

• Lead delivery of pipeline work packages, including spread management, right-of-way preparation, clearing and grading, trenching, stringing, welding, coating, lowering-in, backfill, hydrotesting, tie-ins, and restoration
• Oversee construction planning and sequencing across geographically dispersed pipeline spreads
• Ensure construction execution aligns with engineering deliverables and program milestones

Contractor & Program Management

• Manage pipeline construction contractors, including performance oversight and coordination across multiple work fronts
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Support brownfield and greenfield construction activity as required
• Monitor and control project cost and schedule performance in coordination with program project controls
• Identify, manage, and mitigate construction and program risks
• Lead change management processes related to pipeline scope, schedule, and cost

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact between the program, contractors, and internal leadership
• Support program governance reporting and performance reviews
• Maintain disciplined documentation and change control practices

Qualifications / Requirements

• Approximately 8+ years of relevant midstream or pipeline project experience, with strong project leadership
• Demonstrated experience with mainline pipeline construction, replacement, or expansion projects
• Experience managing large, geographically dispersed linear construction programs
• Working understanding of the project lifecycle: concept development, front-end planning, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and closeout
• Strong contractor management, cost and schedule oversight, and stakeholder coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Owner, EPC, EPCM, or consulting environments
• Experience on major infrastructure or industrial capital projects beyond pipelines
• Familiarity with project controls systems (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, EcoSys)
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., PMP) considered an asset

Mandatory Experience Alignment (Non-Negotiable)

• Direct experience leading mainline pipeline construction (spread management, right-of-way, tie-ins, hydrotesting)
• Midstream or oil and gas pipeline project experience

Candidates without direct leadership experience in pipeline construction will not be considered.

Location & Work Model

• Primary location: Wyoming
• Travel: Site travel and mobilization required

Why Join PTAG?

• Opportunity to work on a major midstream pipeline program.
• Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.

PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

PTAG uses AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job-related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.