Project Manager​/Associate

Job Description

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the levels posted, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

The purpose of the position is to provide an advanced level of management and engineering support for project development, project execution and operations of natural gas facilities. This position is with our Pipeline Integrity and Risk team.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining project budget, schedule and team interactions.

Ensure that business, technical, environmental, operational, financial and scheduling objectives are met for assigned projects.

Manage project workflow by identifying and executing interfaces between facility planning, regulatory, right-of-way, environmental, engineering, design, construction, operations and marketing functions.

Manage resources, team member workload, right-of-way, environmental, regulatory, tech services and construction and keeping within budget considerations.

Assist in identifying and implementing best practices.

Ensure communication links are maintained with project team, project sponsors, project control, facility owners and operators.

Conduct and facilitate the project review process for the team.

Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, civil and chemical) or construction management from an accredited institution. 6 years of related, progressive experience needed for those without bachelor's degree.

Associate PM - Five or more years experience in engineering, technical services, construction of gas pipeline facilities with a minimum of three years experience in management function on projects or related technical field.

Project Manager - Eight or more years experience in engineering, technical services, construction of gas pipeline facilities with a minimum of three years experience in management function on projects or related technical field.

Advanced project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Has a high level of innovation, creativity and ingenuity in situations calling for originality and inventive approaches. Consistently produces high quality work products, implements innovations, and meets or exceeds project schedules and cost expectations.

Teamwork skills to work with others in the department and with external customers to benefit the department and the organization.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Maintain professional competence, knowledge and skills to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.

Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.

Attend work on a regular basis and support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Five or more years of operational/technical experience in the natural gas industry.

Knowledge of engineering principles and practices for analysis (pipeline/compression theory).

Ability to prepare clear, concise, timely and complete written reports.

Broad knowledge of company functions (regulatory, financial, marketing, market services, operations, gas control, etc.).

Working knowledge of environmental, DOT and FERC regulations.

Must possess self-motivation and initiative to recognize, analyze and recommend alternative solutions to problems and issues.

Proficiency with PC and various software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

Knowledge and proficiency with steady-state,…