Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Estimated Duration: 12 Months
Position Overview
Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of large-scale natural gas infrastructure and capital projects, including high-pressure transmission pipelines, compressor stations, meter stations, and storage facilities. This role will oversee multidisciplinary project teams and ensure compliance with FERC 7C certification processes, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting requirements, and internal standards for HHDs (Horizontal Directional Drills) and construction execution.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex, multi-million-dollar capital projects from concept through commissioning, with a strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, and stakeholder interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the planning, development, and execution of natural gas facility and pipeline projects across multiple asset portfolios.
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Manage all phases of the project lifecycle — feasibility, permitting, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
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Coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other regulatory bodies to ensure environmental and permit compliance for all construction activities.
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Oversee FERC 7C filings, manage data requests, and support certificate conditions throughout project delivery.
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Define and control project scope, schedule, cost, and quality, ensuring adherence to company objectives and capital efficiency.
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Lead multidisciplinary internal and external project teams, including engineering, operations, environmental, land, legal, and construction personnel.
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Provide executive-level project reporting, including cash flow forecasts, risk assessments, and performance metrics.
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Direct and review detailed design efforts including HHD crossings, complex tie-ins, and constructability assessments.
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Manage contractor performance, oversee procurement strategies, and ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards.
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Deliver clear written and verbal communications to senior leadership, government agencies, and public stakeholders.
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Drive continuous improvement by evaluating project outcomes and identifying opportunities for process and cost optimization.
Education & Experience Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or related Engineering field (required).
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10+ years of progressive experience in natural gas transmission, facilities, or midstream capital projects.
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Proven track record leading large, complex capital projects ($50MM+) from inception to closeout.
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Demonstrated experience coordinating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on permitting and environmental compliance.
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Working knowledge of FERC 7C applications, certificate conditions, and related regulatory processes.
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Hands-on experience managing Horizontal Directional Drill (HHD) design and execution.
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Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
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Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to direct cross-functional teams and interface with executives.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
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Ability to travel 10–30% across project regions as required.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with engineering, design, and construction of compressor stations, pipelines, and meter stations.
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Familiarity with internal project controls, reporting tools, and capital management systems.
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Experience in developing capital justifications and economic analyses for project approval.
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Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred but not required.
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is between $65.00 and $75.00
Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and 401k.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Information Technology and Engineering staffing and consulting services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. Rather than continually trying to sell to new clients and companies and simply filling databases with candidates, we focus on developing stronger relationships and deeper knowledge of our existing clients’ challenges and opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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