Project Manager (Products)

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to provide management support for operations and maintenance staff and to oversee a broad portfolio of capital and major maintenance projects at refined product facilities, terminals and pipelines.

You will lead project teams, prepare scopes and cost estimates, manage schedules and budgets, deliver presentations to senior leaders, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with internal and external partners to bring projects to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of direct work experience in engineering or managing projects.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel ~30%.

Responsibilities

• Define and prepare job scopes and cost estimates.
• Provide leadership to project teams including internal and external service providers.
• Manage safety, reliability, environmental and quality aspects to meet project goals.
• Manage project finances and monthly cash flow forecast.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to upper management and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project status to sponsors and manage schedules.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Communication skills

Budgeting

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Provides project management support to operations and maintenance personnel and manages a broad range of capital and major maintenance projects primarily for refined product facilities, terminals and pipelines. Projects include, but are not limited to, pipeline relocations, facility upgrades, pump stations, and truck/vessel loading/offloading.

What You Will Do

Essential duties and responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Define and prepare job scopes and cost estimates
• Provide leadership and direction to project team that may be comprised of internal and external service providers including but not limited to Product Movement, project engineers, planning engineers, operations, environmental services, field personnel, procurement, design engineering, engineering contractors, survey contractors, construction contractors, ROW, permitting, EH&S, Control Center
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
• Create and direct the controls for assigned projects
• Provide or direct the appropriate level of project documentation during the project and following completion to assure compliance with Corporate, Federal, State and other governing bodies policies
• Prepare and deliver presentations that communicate project proposals, descriptions and status to upper management, governmental agencies and/or the public
• Communicate the status of developmental activities to business sponsors using written and verbal communications
• Manage projects in a manner that assures safety, reliability, environmental and human impacts are mitigated while meeting the project goals (including but not limited to Schedule, Budget, Safety and overall Quality)
• Manage project finances and prepare accurate monthly project cash flow forecast
• Manage project schedules
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully
• Communicate with Management on goals and objectives
• Ensure ongoing improvement through evaluation of current processes
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Position will commensurate with experience and knowledge. Can be filled at various levels

What You Need

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering or other engineering degree with work experience equivalent to ME, EE, or Civil or Chemical engineering degree. Other degrees may be considered in association with applicable experience.

Other Experience and Skills:

• Undergraduate (Bachelor level) degree from an accredited institution in Engineering is required. Equivalent industry work experience may be considered.
• Course of study in the discipline of Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Engineering is preferred.

Job Requirements (specific experience, skills, knowledge, certifications, licenses, working conditions):

• Minimum of 3 years of direct work experience in engineering or managing projects preferred.
• Must be able to understand the needs of the business unit(s) for which development work is being performed
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Suite general products
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including but not limited to the ability to present ideas, proposals and results to business segment leaders and to internal and external customers
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, including tracking and managing large projects, and see projects to completion while maintaining strict confidentiality (as necessary)
• Must be able to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, and work with minimal direct supervision
• Must possess general understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices and processes relate to the business segment, associated business units, and internal and external customers
• Experience in developing, implementing and successfully managing operating budgets preferred
• Ability to work with a team, take directions from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, prioritize work schedule and adhere to established work schedules
• Ability to identify and establish expectations in an employee/employer relationship (subordinate/manager)
• Solid communication, motivation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage projects(s) that will include working with individuals with varying disciplines, backgrounds and experience levels
• Requirement to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to company and its insurer.
• Effectively prioritize workload between several projects including the ability to take on new projects and shift priorities on short notice.
• Understanding of basic economic analysis as it pertains to project justification.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possess and maintain valid driver's license and be insurable by company's insurance carrier

Physical demands:

• Ability to climb tank stairs and walk over uneven surfaces on the pipeline right of way or at field facilities

Working conditions:

• Essentially indoors, but must be able to work outdoors in project & maintenance activities
• Frequent contact after normal working hours is expected from contractors and inspectors.
• Availability to work extended hours and travel with short notice in emergency situations.
• Travel approximately 30% with overnight stays.

*Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.