Project Manager - Trenchless/Crossings

PTAG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PTAG is seeking a Project Manager - Trenchless/Crossings to lead complex pipeline crossing programs from concept to closeout. You will act as SME for HDD, direct pipe, microtunnelling, and bore crossings, coordinating engineering, geotechnical, permitting, and specialty contractors.

Based in the US or Canada with travel, you will drive strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring safe, compliant project delivery across major infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Geotechnical preferred) or related discipline.
• 12+ years of project management experience on major pipeline or linear infrastructure projects, 8+ years in trenchless/crossings.
• Experience leading large crossing programs and familiarity with HDD, direct pipe, microtunnelling, and bore crossings.
• PMP certification is preferred; strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PM and SME for trenchless and crossing scopes on major pipeline projects.
• Lead crossing programs from concept through construction and closeout.
• Evaluate methods, guide design coordination, and manage procurement and execution.
• Coordinate permitting, regulator interfaces, and stakeholder requirements for river, road, rail crossings.
• Oversee risk management, cost forecasting, and resource planning for crossing scopes.
• Provide governance support and executive reporting; promote safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager - Trenchless/Crossings – Project Management | US or Canada | Full-Time – ID# 7278

Are you ready to make an impact in the energy and infrastructure industry?

Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.

We are seeking a Project Manager - Trenchless/Crossings to support our growing team in the US or Canada (with some travel required). In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.

About PTAG

At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Our mission

is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.

Our vision

is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.

Our Values Include

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
• Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
• Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
• Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
• Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.

Role & Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the Project Manager and subject matter expert (SME) for trenchless and crossing scopes on major pipeline projects, including horizontal directional drilling (HDD), direct pipe, microtunnelling, and bore crossings.
• Lead and manage crossing programs from concept through construction and closeout, including feasibility, method selection, design coordination, contractor procurement, and execution.
• Evaluate crossing methods and constructability, and provide technical guidance on geotechnical conditions, drill path and alignment design, pull-back loads, and risk mitigation.
• Manage and direct engineering, geotechnical, permitting, and environmental consultants and specialty trenchless contractors.
• Review and challenge contractor plans, schedules, and means and methods, including drilling fluid management, contingency (e.g., frac-out) planning, and inadvertent return response.
• Coordinate permitting and stakeholder requirements for crossings of rivers, wetlands, highways, railways, and existing utilities, including regulator, landowner, and third-party interfaces.
• Own the crossing program strategy, register, and risk-based tiering.
• Define the procurement and contracting strategy for specialty contractors: packaging, prequalification, market and rig capacity.
• Identify, assess, and track risks, issues, and dependencies, and elevate as required; support change management, cost forecasting, and resource planning for crossing scopes.
• Support program governance and executive reporting, promote safety and compliance on all crossing activities, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Qualifications / Requirements

To succeed in this role, you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Geotechnical preferred), Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of project management experience on major pipeline or linear infrastructure projects, with 8+ years focused on trenchless and crossing work.
• Strong technical background in trenchless methods, including HDD, direct pipe, microtunnelling, and bore crossings (e.g., auger bore, guided bore).
• Demonstrated experience managing large crossing programs on major pipeline projects, ideally with large-diameter crude and/or NGL pipelines.
• Experience working with or for a specialty trenchless or tunnelling contractor is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical investigation, crossing design and risk assessment, and permitting and regulatory requirements for water, road, and rail crossings.
• Proven ability to act as the PM and SME, with the credibility to guide contractors, engineers, and client leadership on crossing strategy and execution.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, SharePoint, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• PMP certification preferred.

Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.

Why Join PTAG?

At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.

Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.

• Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
• A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.

PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.