Project Manager – Pipeline & Gas Facilities

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee all aspects of project execution—budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction—across diverse pipeline projects in the United States. You will collaborate with top talent to build lasting client relationships and tackle challenges that deliver meaningful results.

The role requires 5–10 years in pipeline project environments, with at least 2 years in senior project engineering and strong general PM skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• 5-10 years of work experience with a pipeline operating company or at an engineering consulting firm in the natural gas or liquid pipeline industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in managing engineering projects in the pipeline industry as a senior project engineer or equivalent.
• General project management experience with ability to manage cost, budget, schedule, and build client relationships successfully.
• PMP Certification (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project execution—budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction—making sure each project meets performance goals.
• Collaborate with top talent and build lasting client relationships.
• Have exposure to a broad range of work, including gas transmission pipeline projects.
• Tackle challenges and deliver results that matter.
• Be available when in-office presence is needed for client meetings, team events, or training sessions.
• Occasional travel for fieldwork or site visits depending on the project need.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Budget management

Schedule management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

PMP Certification (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred)

Job description

• Oversee all aspects of project execution—budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction—making sure each project meets performance goals.
• Collaborate with top talent and build lasting client relationships.
• Have exposure to a broad range of work, including gas transmission pipeline projects.
• Tackle challenges and deliver results that matter.
• Be available when in-office presence is needed for client meetings, team events, or training sessions.
• Occasional travel for fieldwork or site visits depending on the project need.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• 5 - 10 years of work experience with a pipeline operating company or at an engineering consulting firm in the natural gas or liquid pipeline industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in managing engineering projects in the pipeline industry as a senior project engineer or equivalent.
• General project management experience with ability to manage cost, budget, schedule, and build client relationships successfully.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred).