Senior Project Manager (Natural Gas)

Insight Global; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking two Senior Gas Project Managers to support a leading utility provider's gas infrastructure projects across the Puget Sound region. You will oversee multiple initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk, and stakeholder communication.

The ideal candidate has utility industry experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to drive complex projects in a fast-paced environment, delivering results safely and in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience
• Utility industry experience preferred
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and forecasting
• Knowledge of estimating, accounting, and financial principles
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong negotiation, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Customer-focused and collaborative approach
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation plans

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, execution, and project closeout
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation
• Serve as primary liaison between customers, contractors, and internal teams
• Conduct project scoping, planning, and risk assessments
• Coordinate permitting, engineering, and construction activities
• Identify and mitigate project risks and operational constraints
• Support negotiations and conflict resolution efforts
• Provide regular project updates and reporting to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations
• Participate in field visits and project site evaluations as needed
• Support emergency response initiatives when required

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgets & forecasting

Risk assessment

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Customer focus

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Hybrid | Puget Sound Region, WA (Kent, Georgetown, Bothell, Bellevue and surrounding areas)

Duration: 24-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $47.82/hr - $68.82/hr

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking two Senior Gas Project Managers to support a leading utility provider's gas infrastructure projects throughout the Puget Sound region.

The Senior Gas Project Manager will oversee multiple utility construction and infrastructure initiatives, leading cross-functional teams responsible for planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder communication, and project execution. This individual will act as the primary point of contact for customers and project stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate possesses utility industry experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, execution, and project closeout
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation
• Serve as primary liaison between customers, contractors, and internal teams
• Conduct project scoping, planning, and risk assessments
• Coordinate permitting, engineering, and construction activities
• Identify and mitigate project risks and operational constraints
• Support negotiations and conflict resolution efforts
• Provide regular project updates and reporting to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations
• Participate in field visits and project site evaluations as needed
• Support emergency response initiatives when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience
• Utility industry experience preferred
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and forecasting
• Knowledge of estimating, accounting, and financial principles
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong negotiation, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Customer-focused and collaborative approach
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field
• PMP, PMI, Construction Management, or similar certification
• Advanced project management training
• Utility gas, energy, or infrastructure project experience
• Experience working with field operations and construction teams

Work Environment: Hybrid schedule with regular office and project site visits throughout the Puget Sound region. Candidates located between Skagit County, Kitsap County, and Centralia are encouraged to apply.