Sr. Project Manager - Midstream

LJA Energy Inc; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 Energy Inc. in Hoover, AL, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering projects in the oil and gas sector from conception through construction.

You will coordinate with clients, contractors, and discipline leads to ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery while managing budgets and schedules across multiple active projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery, bidding, and execution of midstream engineering projects across multiple facilities.
• Provide bid phase support including proposal development, cost estimation, and project planning.
• Manage technical construction activities and respond to RFIs.
• Oversee QA/QC on engineering packages and coordinate drawing package reviews.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Compile final engineering packages for distribution and records.
• Maintain open communication with clients and represent LJA professionally in meetings and site visits.

Skills

P&IDs/PFDs knowledge

Project leadership

Communication skills

Site planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Chemical)

PE licensure in Alabama (or ability to obtain within 2 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 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.

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 Alabama, 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.

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.

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