Senior Pipeline Project Manager

Raise - find a more meaningful working experience; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Ian Martin Group is seeking a Senior Pipeline Project Manager for a 12-month contract in Houston, TX. The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team on large-scale pipeline and facilities projects with significant site visits and possible temporary assignment in Florida, returning home after project completion.

The position requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders across sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in construction, operations, project management, program management, or business transformation leadership.
• Experience leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects or portfolios.
• Strong financial analysis, interpretation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery by establishing objectives, charters, and work plans; coordinate execution and monitor progress.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project, program, and portfolio risks while supporting value realization.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics.
• Lead change management initiatives to drive adoption and new ways of working.
• Develop and execute communication strategies aligned with objectives.
• Maintain clear communication with leadership, stakeholders, and partners.
• Provide executive-level insights by synthesizing project data, risks, and finances.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for large-scale, enterprise initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Pipeline Project Manager

• Contract Length : 12 Months
• Work Type : Hybrid
• Location : Houston, TX

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Job Overview:

As a Pipeline Project Management Specialist, you will lead a team responsible for delivering scopes of work within a large-scale pipeline and facilities project. This role requires significant travel during project execution, including frequent visits to construction sites. There is a strong possibility that the position will be temporarily based in the southeastern United States (Florida) for approximately three to four years, after which the successful candidate is expected to return to their regular office location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery by establishing objectives, developing project charters and work plans, coordinating execution activities, monitoring progress, managing interdependencies, and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project, program, and portfolio risks while supporting effective value realization.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics to ensure delivery within approved financial parameters.
• Lead change management initiatives that drive adoption, embed new ways of working, and achieve measurable business results.
• Develop and execute communication strategies that align with business and project objectives.
• Maintain clear, timely, and effective communication with leadership teams, stakeholders, project teams, and external partners.
• Provide executive-level insights by synthesizing complex project information, risks, financial data, and strategic considerations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and support the successful delivery of large-scale, enterprise-level initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in construction, operations, project management, program management, or business transformation leadership.
• Candidates without a university degree must possess an additional 3 years of relevant experience (10+ years total).
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex, multi-disciplinary projects or portfolios using established project management methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop, analyze, interpret, and present complex financial and performance data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver results in fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environments.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based work environment.
• Significant travel required throughout the project lifecycle.
• Frequent travel to project sites during construction activities.
• Potential temporary assignment in the southeastern United States (Florida) for a period of approximately three to four years, with a return to the employee's home office location upon project completion.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform activities such as grasping, kneeling, reaching above shoulder height, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, typing, and computer use.
• Ability to read screens, distinguish color coding, and review detailed documents or fine print.
• Ability to communicate effectively and meet hearing requirements associated with the role.

Cognitive & Professional Requirements

• Ability to understand, retain, and apply written and verbal instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues and develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to organize information and communicate ideas clearly and effectively.Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions that impact project outcomes and business objectives.
• Capability to prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and other business documentation.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.