Project Manager - Pipeline and Facilities

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Job Description

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Energy team is looking for you! From environmental, planning, engineering, design, to integrity and construction management, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services to the Energy industry.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is looking for a dynamic Pipeline and Facilities Project Manager to join our Houston office.  The Project Manager develops and applies broad knowledge and skills in various oil & gas pipeline and facilities midstream projects and independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to lead project execution from concept to installation. Projects range in size and complexity from small to large, including both natural gas distribution and transmission; liquids pipelines; and terminals, facilities and stations type projects.  We work on midstream assets that support oil & gas and emerging energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities include:

Establishing and maintaining strong, professional relationships with clients and regulatory agencies

Communicating effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders

Overseeing project pursuits, allocating appropriate resources, defining client requirements, addressing client concerns, and managing engineering resources within approved budgets

Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver sound technical solutions

Managing all phases of project execution, including project organization, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting

Leading pipeline and facility projects, including the review of designs and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state codes, industry standards, and design criteria

Leading and participating in technical, cost, and schedule decisions for interdisciplinary teams to uphold company quality standards and deliver value to clients

Collaborating on a program of design and construction management projects, with a focus on continuous improvement in process development and execution

Reviewing the development of engineering deliverables, including alignment sheets, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) drawings, plot plans, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and piping isometrics

Providing technical guidance and direction to engineers and the project team

Overseeing pipeline and facilities design and material selection

Preparing construction specifications and bid packages

Conducting alternatives analyses and feasibility studies

Developing project status reports that document task completion, progress, challenges, and proposed solutions

Leading, developing, and mentoring staff in support of their professional career goals

Developing innovative approaches to resolve technical and project challenges

Education/Certification:

Required, Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline

Preferred, Professional Engineer (PE)

Skills & Experience:

5+ years of related pipeline and/or midstream infrastructure PM experience

Experienced in project engineering and management activities with a background in utilizing standard tools and information to make tactical course corrections regarding budgeting, scheduling, and scope changes

Ability to assess and resolve issues and conflicts internally and externally

Design experience either first-hand or through reviews of work products and independent technical reviews

Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, including ASME B31 and 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195, as well as applicable PHMSA, OSHA, EPA, USACE, and FERC requirements

Valid Driver’s license

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.