Senior Pipeline Program Manager – Onsite Leader

PTAG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PTAG in Houston, TX is seeking a Pipeline Manager – Project Management to lead and mentor a team of project managers on large-diameter pipeline spreads. The role involves hands-on decision-making, coordination with contractors, and direct field work across multiple sites.

You will oversee regulatory compliance, safety programs, and scheduling while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience delivering large-diameter transmission pipelines, including projects of 100+ miles.
• Demonstrated experience in construction execution, regulatory compliance, safety, crossings, spread logistics, contractor scoping, pricing, and contracting.
• Proven leadership of project managers or project teams, with a collaborative, hands-on approach and sound decision-making.
• Experience working directly with pipeline construction contractors and field teams.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Willingness to work on-site in the Houston office five days per week and to travel to Casper, WY; Calgary, AB; Denver, CO; and contractor/field locations, with significant field time during construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and mentor a team of Project Managers, each accountable for a pipeline construction spread.
• Work as a hands-on manager: make timely decisions, work directly with contractors, and deliver project work alongside the team.
• Oversee construction execution of large-diameter pipeline spreads, including spread logistics, sequencing, and field coordination.
• Oversee crossings strategy and delivery, including HDD and other trenchless crossings.
• Lead contractor scoping, pricing review, and contracting activities; review and challenge contractor proposals, forecasts, and change requests.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and quality performance; identify risks and issues, drive mitigation, and elevate material variances as required.
• Ensure regulatory, permitting, and landowner/stakeholder compliance throughout construction, and champion a strong safety culture on the right‑of‑way.
• Support program governance, status reviews, and executive reporting; coordinate with project controls, engineering, permitting, and environmental teams.
• Support team growth as spreads are added, including onboarding, workload balancing, and consistent delivery practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent work

Hands-on management

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/PM degree or related

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PTAG in Houston, TX is seeking a Pipeline Manager – Project Management to lead and mentor a team of project managers on large-diameter pipeline spreads. The role involves hands-on decision-making, coordination with contractors, and direct field work across multiple sites.

You will oversee regulatory compliance, safety programs, and scheduling while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of major infrastructure projects.