Project Manager - Pipeline

Dunigan Bros., Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunigan Bros., Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in natural gas pipeline construction to lead projects from planning to closeout.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and scope while coordinating field and office teams to deliver safe, on-time results. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of pipeline construction, solid budgeting skills, and the ability to communicate with customers, inspectors, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Experience managing natural gas pipeline construction projects.
• Strong budgeting, cost-control, scheduling, and project-management skills.
• Ability to travel to project locations.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, alignment sheets, and project documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage natural gas pipeline construction projects from award through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and production goals.
• Monitor project costs, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and overall job profitability.
• Work closely with the General Superintendent, field supervision, safety, quality, and office personnel.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and project resources.
• Maintain strong communication with customers, inspectors, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and customer requirements.
• Identify changes in project scope and prepare, document, track, and negotiate change orders as required.
• Review daily reports, production reports, timekeeping, quantities, and project documentation.
• Conduct project planning and progress meetings with field leadership.
• Assist with project estimating, constructability reviews, scheduling, and preconstruction planning.
• Monitor project performance and take corrective action when costs, production, schedule, or quality are not meeting expectations.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation throughout the project and ensure timely project closeout.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers and support future business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in natural gas pipeline construction to join our growing team. This position will be responsible for managing pipeline construction projects from initial planning and mobilization through project completion and closeout.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on knowledge of natural gas pipeline construction and understand both the field and financial sides of successfully completing pipeline projects. Previous natural gas pipeline construction experience is required for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage natural gas pipeline construction projects from award through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and production goals.
• Monitor project costs, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and overall job profitability.
• Work closely with the General Superintendent, field supervision, safety, quality, and office personnel.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and project resources.
• Maintain strong communication with customers, inspectors, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and customer requirements.
• Identify changes in project scope and prepare, document, track, and negotiate change orders as required.
• Review daily reports, production reports, timekeeping, quantities, and project documentation.
• Conduct project planning and progress meetings with field leadership.
• Assist with project estimating, constructability reviews, scheduling, and preconstruction planning.
• Monitor project performance and take corrective action when costs, production, schedule, or quality are not meeting expectations.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation throughout the project and ensure timely project closeout.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers and support future business opportunities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous natural gas pipeline construction experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing natural gas pipeline construction projects.
• Strong understanding of pipeline construction methods, sequencing, equipment, manpower, and field operations.
• Knowledge of pipeline safety, quality, environmental, and customer requirements.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, alignment sheets, and project documents.
• Strong budgeting, cost-control, scheduling, and project-management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with field supervision and make timely decisions in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Proficient with computers and standard project-management and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations as required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience with natural gas transmission pipelines, pipeline facilities, city gate/station work, distribution systems, hydrostatic testing, tie‑ins, and related pipeline construction activities is strongly preferred.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Project Manager who understands that successful pipeline construction requires more than managing paperwork. The right candidate will be comfortable working directly with field leadership, understand how pipeline work is actually constructed, maintain control of project costs and schedules, and develop strong relationships with our customers.

This is a leadership position for someone who takes ownership of their projects and is committed to safety, quality, production, accountability, and profitability.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action, and we ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job‑related qualifications and merit.