Sr. Project Manager - Midstream

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. in Denver, Colorado is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager in the oil and gas sector. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery from conception through construction.

This role involves liaising directly with clients and contractors to oversee project execution and quality control while maintaining organizational and communication excellence.

We offer competitive salaries, employee ownership, and generous benefits that support personal and career growth.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years managing engineering projects in oil and gas sector.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, PFDs, and facility site planning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects from conception to construction.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and discipline leads.
• Oversee quality control and technical compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Client relationship management

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering field

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

• Employee‑owned. Client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Senior Project Manager at LJA Energy, you will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary engineering projects in the oil and gas sector, ensuring successful project delivery from conception through construction. You will coordinate directly with clients, contractors, and discipline leads to oversee project execution, quality control, and technical compliance. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships across multiple active projects.

Salary Range: $135,000 — $185,000

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Leading the discovery, bidding, and execution of midstream engineering projects across a range of facility types.
• Providing bid phase assistance to clients, including proposal development, cost estimation, and project planning.
• Managing technical construction activities and responding to requests for information (RFIs).
• Overseeing QA/QC on engineering packages, including specification review, comment incorporation, and full document coordination.
• Reviewing and approving drawing packages, verifying compliance with client standards, and ensuring quality deliverables.
• Coordinating with internal engineering disciplines and external stakeholders to achieve project milestones and objectives.
• Compiling final engineering packages for distribution and record documentation.
• Maintaining open communication with clients and representing LJA professionally during meetings, presentations, and site visits.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure within two years.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10–15 years of experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects in the oil and gas sector.
• Strong familiarity with P&IDs, PFDs, facility site planning, equipment specification and procurement, and construction package assembly.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project teams.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Experience leading midstream infrastructure projects such as compressor stations, terminals, or pipeline facilities.
• Demonstrated success in business development or client growth initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and profitability.

  LEVEL UP WITH LJA

  At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
  • Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
  • Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

  To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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