Project Manager - Pipeline & Facilities

Hydrogen Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Pipeline & Facilities on a 6-12 month contract in Houston. You will lead end-to-end capital projects from definition through commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external vendors.

The role requires strong scope, schedule and budget ownership, with proven PM leadership in midstream infrastructure. On-site work with potential longer-term opportunities and exposure to major capital programs.

Qualifications

• Extensive PM experience delivering capital projects.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule and budget.
• Experience with pipeline and facilities is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership across teams.
• Willingness to work on-site in Houston area.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of pipeline and facilities capital projects.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning.
• Develop execution plans and manage risk.
• Monitor budgets, schedules and cost performance.
• Provide progress reporting to stakeholders.
• Lead contractor/vendor management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Scheduling

Leadership

Contract management

Job description

Hydrogen Group is seeking experienced Project Managers - Pipeline & Facilities for 6-12 month contract opportunities.

These positions will sit within a dedicated Project Management team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of capital projects across midstream pipeline and facility infrastructure. Projects vary significantly in size and complexity, providing exposure to everything from facility modifications and upgrades through to major capital programs.

We're interested in Project Managers with experience in natural gas, crude oil or NGL infrastructure - experience across all three is not required.

The role

As a Project Manager - Pipeline & Facilities, you will take ownership of capital projects from initial definition and engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out.

You will be accountable for project scope, schedule and budget while coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, vendors and operational stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the execution of pipeline and facilities capital projects against agreed scope, schedule and budget
• Manage projects throughout engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out
• Establish project objectives, execution strategies, schedules and budgets
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
• Manage engineering and design activities associated with pipeline and facility infrastructure
• Support projects involving compressor stations, pump stations, terminals, process plants and associated facilities
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and cost performance
• Own and monitor project schedules, identifying risks, delays and recovery actions
• Develop and maintain project execution plans
• Manage contractors and vendors throughout bidding, selection and project execution
• Develop scopes of work and bid packages for contractors and suppliers
• Manage contract performance and changes throughout project delivery
• Review project controls information and take corrective action where required
• Manage changes to scope, schedule and cost
• Coordinate construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities
• Ensure projects meet applicable safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Provide clear project reporting and communicate progress to key stakeholders
• Build productive relationships with engineering, operations, construction, commercial and other project stakeholders
• Provide leadership and direction to internal and external project team members
• Support field activities during key construction and project phases

What we're looking for

• Significant project management experience within midstream, pipeline, energy or comparable industrial infrastructure
• Experience delivering capital projects through engineering, procurement and construction
• Experience within natural gas, crude oil or NGL infrastructure
• Demonstrated ownership of project scope, schedule and budget
• Experience managing contractors, vendors and engineering service providers
• Experience with pipeline and facility projects such as compressor stations, pump stations, terminals or process plants
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities
• Strong knowledge of project controls, cost management and scheduling
• Ability to identify project risks and develop appropriate recovery or mitigation plans
• Experience managing project changes and competing priorities
• Strong customer and stakeholder-facing communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership across multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project economics

We're interested in understanding the scale and complexity of projects you've personally managed. Candidates should be able to discuss:

• Total Installed Cost (TIC) of projects delivered
• Personal responsibility and level of project ownership
• Project scope and complexity
• Engineering, procurement and construction responsibilities
• Budget and schedule accountability
• Construction and commissioning involvement

Experience delivering large-scale capital projects is highly valued.

Additional experience we'd value

• Major capital or EPC projects
• Lump Sum, Unit Price and Reimbursable contracting strategies
• Natural gas transmission projects
• Crude oil or NGL pipeline infrastructure
• Compressor and pump station projects
• Process or industrial facilities
• Commissioning and start-up
• DOT and PHMSA requirements
• API, ASME, ASTM and NEC standards
• FERC-related pipeline projects
• Permitting and regulatory coordination

The opportunity

Contract: 6-12 months, with potential for longer‑term or permanent opportunities

Schedule: Monday‑Friday, on‑site

Pay rate: $55‑$85 per hour, depending on experience

Travel: Typically 5‑10%, with travel potentially increasing during major project phases

This opportunity would suit an experienced Project Manager who enjoys taking full ownership of complex capital projects and working across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.

If you have delivered pipeline or facilities capital projects within natural gas, crude oil or NGL environments, we'd like to hear from you.

Desired Skills and Experience