Pipeline Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Pipeline Project Manager is responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering Pipeline projects from the conceptual stages through planning, procurement, construction, start-up, performance testing, initial operations, and prime contract close-out. Project Manager will supervise the development of budgets and schedules, manage performance, report progress, and initiate action to assure program/project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Effectively plan, schedule, and manage small- and large-scale projects to meet clients' needs and expectations, and ensure that the project achieves the target profit levels.

- Review and analyze bid package documents to ensure company compliance and confirm that all bids are prepared in accordance with those documents, including instructions to bidders, scope narratives, plans, specifications, etc.

- Reviewing process designs and engineering specifications for cost-effectiveness and providing suggestions for alternatives when applicable.

- Development of takeoffs, evaluation and/or establishment of construction labor rates, assessment of subcontract cost estimates, and proposals.

- Perform detailed process design calculations and simulations, prepare equipment and instrument data sheets, create process flow diagrams, and develop piping and instrumentation diagrams.

- Preparation of conceptual, budgetary, and final estimate bid proposals ensures that budget quotes and proposals are accurate and completed with professional quality.

- Collaborate with clients, vendors, and personnel from other departments to discuss and develop estimates for resolving issues.

- Define and communicate roles, responsibilities and authorities to project team members/partners and the client to ensure project completion in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule, and in conformance with the appropriate standards, specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.

- Monitor all contractual commitments to ensure that all work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and terms of the contract. Ensure that a trend program is in place and that change orders and claims are processed promptly.

- Approve bid tabulations for commitments on all major purchase orders, contracts, and subcontracts, and approve critical changes to these documents following Badlands Contracting procedures.

- Review invoices and applications for payment to ensure the accuracy of tabulations, completion percentage, and recommend approval or disapproval.

- Conduct meetings with clients to provide project status updates, which may include projected crew work schedules, revisions to scope (change control form), and schedule adjustments.

- Conduct internal company meetings to coordinate project administration, surveys, permitting, engineering, material availability, construction activities, and resolve project problems.

- Ensure that construction activities are carried out safely and effectively in accordance with Badlands Contracting’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policy.

- Monitor the material delivery process to ensure that the correct materials are ordered in accordance with the contract requirements.

- Ensure that the following documents are completed after a thorough review: plans, permits, schedule, change control forms, weekly and monthly projection reports, project status reports, and any other pertinent documentation.

- Complete all tasks necessary to finalize the project and arrange post-job evaluations to guarantee the completeness of all Badlands Contracting documents.

- Provide leadership and training to project personnel.

Required Skills & Abilities:

- Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.

- Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.

- Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.

- Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision or direction.

- Must be capable of higher-level thinking and growth to support business development and management reporting.

- Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills and utilizes effective listening skills.

- Demonstrates a tactful, mature, and professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personnel.

Education & Experience:

Basic

- A minimum of 5 -10 years of experience in pipeline project management is preferably in oil & gas, including project scoping and estimating, cost and schedule control, design and management, team building, resource planning, procurement, and permitting.

- Proficiency in project management software

- Strong knowledge of pipeline design, construction methods, and regulatory frameworks

Education & Experience:

Preferred

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

- Experience with FERC, PHMSA, or other regulatory agencies

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job (but are not limited to). The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time without assistance. Manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate office machinery are required. This job also requires a full range of body motion, including handling and lifting. The incumbent must repeatedly lift and/or move up to 65 (sixty-five) pounds unassisted. Visual acuity, hearing, speaking, reading, and writing must be adequate to perform all required tasks safely.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Work is typically conducted indoors, occasionally at a client's facility or job site. The incumbent may be expected to travel to other work sites with prior notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Badlands Contracting, LLC. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Badlands Contracting, LLC. will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not intended to encompass a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.