Senior Environmental Project Manager – Pipeline - Full Time - Texas

Merjent, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Remote, in-office, or hybrid work

Career-related training

Travel for meetings

Job summary

Merjent, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead pipeline sector projects in the oil and gas industry, coordinating multi-discipline teams and managing client relationships across projects.

The role requires extensive experience with federal and state permitting processes (USACE, FERC, USFWS, SHPO) and strong technical writing and communication skills. Travel domestically is 0–20% and the position supports remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangements with full-time benefits and bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural resource/environmental field required.
• At least 10 years of permitting experience with USACE, FERC, USFWS, SHPO or similar agencies, preferably in pipeline projects.
• At least 5 years in project management or deputy project management preferred.
• Knowledge in environmental law, planning or related technical fields is a plus.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing; strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically 0–20% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager for pipeline sector projects.
• Coordinate with Pipeline Sector teams to build and manage project resources.
• Manage budgets, schedules and risks using standard PM processes.
• Maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Support leadership development and team staffing planning.
• Review deliverables for quality and alignment with client expectations.
• Participate in proposals and marketing for Pipeline Sector projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resource/environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) has exciting opportunities for Senior Project Managers with demonstrated success in the oil and gas industry. The successful candidates will join our existing Pipeline Sector working with clients to manage project teams for infrastructure projects in the oil and gas industry (oil, products, and natural gas pipelines; etc.). Technical knowledge of federal (including FERC), state and local permitting processes is required.

This position requires experienced technical knowledge managing multi-component and sometimes complex projects that require federal, state, and local permitting of energy-related projects.

This is a full-time benefits eligible opportunity that can be based anywhere in the United States, with preference given to candidates in Texas. The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $145,300 and $183,400 annually, depending upon qualifications and experience. These positions are also bonus eligible.

why Merjent?

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting and engineering company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. All full-time employees enjoy a generous paid vacation package, pro-rated according to start date. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and competitive benefits and compensation packages.

Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government. Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.

The Merjent difference is real – it's based on a commitment to our values, which guides us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.

responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager for pipeline sector projects which may vary in size and complexity.
• Work with other Pipeline Sector Project Managers to build and collaboratively manage project teams.
• Effectively manage project budget, schedule and manage project risk through implementation of standard project management processes and tools.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Encourage leadership succession through team building, positive reinforcement, training, mentoring, and professional development and growth.
• Work collaboratively with Company leadership to ensure project teams have the necessary staffing and tools.
• Perform review of project-related deliverables to provide quality assurance and ensure client expectations are met.
• Actively participate in the proposal process and development of Pipeline Sector projects, including marketing activities.

qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in a natural resource/environmental field required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience or familiarity with permitting processes through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), federal land management agencies, State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO), or other federal, state, or local regulatory agencies, with preference to work completed in the identified pipeline industries.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience or familiarity with project management and/or deputy project management preferred.
• Knowledge, interest, experience, and/or advanced degrees in environmental law, planning, anthropology/archaeology, hydrology, biology, wetland ecology, or other technical fields is a plus.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong self-starter tendencies and excellent organizational/task management skills.
• Able to adapt quickly and work well under pressure, both in large teams and one-on-one.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to analyze, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources and translate that information into direct, easy to understand written deliverables.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient at the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); technical editing experience a plus.
• Must be willing to travel domestically as needed (0-20%), depending on the needs of the project.

E-Verify

Merjent, Inc. participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Merjent, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.