Project Manager - Midstream

LJA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO, holidays

Health and dental benefits

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Career development

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Energy is seeking a Project Manager – Midstream to lead multidisciplinary engineering projects across the oil and gas sector within the Energy Division. You will manage pursuit, scope, execution, and client interactions, coordinating with contractors and internal teams to ensure timely, quality deliverables.

The role requires 4–8 years of project management experience in midstream environments, PE licensure or ability to obtain, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in TX or reciprocal states, or ability to obtain licensure within one year.
• 4–8 years of experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects in the oil and gas sector.
• Experience with midstream facilities and installations.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, PFDs, facility site planning, equipment specification and procurement, and construction package assembly.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering and design staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering projects in the Energy Division from pursuit through execution.
• Interact with clients, contractors, and internal design teams to ensure delivery and quality.
• Bid phase involvement, respond to RFIs, and provide technical support.
• Coordinate QA/QC for engineering packages and complete document packages.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams on medium-sized projects and larger programs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

What Lja Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Lja Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes Lja Different

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Project Manager – Midstream at LJA Energy, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering projects within LJA’s Energy Division, supporting oil and gas midstream facilities from pursuit through execution. This role involves direct interaction with clients, contractors, and internal design teams, with responsibility for project delivery, coordination, and overall quality.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Identifying, bidding, and executing midstream projects across a range of facility types
• Working directly with clients and contractors during bid phase, including responding to RFIs and providing technical support
• Managing engineering execution during construction, including technical construction management support
• Coordinating QA/QC for engineering packages, including client specification reviews, comment incorporation, and full drawing package reviews
• Compiling and distributing complete engineering document packages
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams of engineers and designers on medium-sized projects and larger project programs
• Maintaining clear communication across internal teams, clients, and external partners

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas or reciprocal states, or ability to obtain licensure within one year

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4–8 years of experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects in the oil and gas sector
• Experience with midstream facilities and installations
• Familiarity with P&IDs, PFDs, facility site planning, equipment specification and procurement, and construction package assembly
• Strong interpersonal, written, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering and design staff

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Experience managing both stand‑alone midstream projects and larger program-level work
• Hands‑on involvement in QA/QC processes for complex engineering deliverables
• Comfort working in client‑facing environments and supporting business development efforts

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it.

Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.