Kinder Morgan Hiring for Project Manager-Engineering (Hybrid) at Houston, TX Full Time

Position Description

Effectively manage the development and execution of a broad range of facility and pipeline projects, including marine, rail, and truck terminals, liquid product pipelines, and storage tanks, leading and managing the efforts of cross-functional project team members.

The primary function of this position will be project development for the Terminals and Products Pipe Line business units, though may be relied upon to Execute Construction of projects as needed.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Project Safety – Project managers will lead all aspects of project safety, both directly and by example. Consider potential environmental, health, security and safety consequences of project design and execution.

Ensure that all project staff, contractors, suppliers, and others involved with project are sufficiently trained and informed on Kinder Morgan SQE protocols, safe work practices and specific hazards related to project scope.

Project Development – Support the Project Development Group with scope and estimate development. Draft PFD’s, layout, preliminary P&ID’s, sketch isometric pipe designs, and develop BOM’s.

Preparation of project design basis memorandum (DBM), staffing and indirect estimate, as well as execution plan. Prepare funding (AFE) request and organize project team, in anticipation of project execution.

Project Design – Follow the engineering stage gate process, involving and incorporating input from internal stakeholders / customers project engineering and design effort.

Direct and manage internal and external design resources for completion of construction drawings packages. Conduct reviews of all design documents to validate designs (dual verification).

Control scope growth and track cost deviations, during design. Complete all plans and specifications as needed to bid projects for construction, in compliance with Kinder Morgan and industry codes and standards.

Project Schedule – Develop, review, and maintain project schedules, for both proposal and execution projects. Facilitate planning sessions, leveraging input from Operations, Permitting, Land / ROW, Commissioning, and others.

Document project baseline schedule (plan) and ensure that project is executed in accordance with project plan. Track progress of engineering / design, procurement, construction, and commissioning efforts, against approved project plan.

Procurement – Solicit material and service quotes / pricing, by preparing request for quotation (RFQ) and request for proposal (RFP) packages, including comprehensive, detailed scope-of-work (SOW), design drawings, specifications, datasheets, and other project scope documents.

Evaluate and condition vendor quotes and contractor proposals, reviewing exceptions, clarifications, and requests for information.

Manage contract negotiations and generally manage all aspects of vendor and contractor performance, according to contract and purchase order documents.

Construction – Manage project execution team, including construction managers, construction inspectors, site safety personnel, field engineers and project administrators.

Control and manage contractor activities on Kinder Morgan project sites. Coordinate closely with Kinder Morgan Operations and Maintenance personnel and ensure project execution in compliance with KM site-specific procedures (SSP).

Cost Control – Execute project in accordance with project budget, tracking all expenditures, as well as trends and deviations.

Actively and regularly forecast estimate-at-completion (EAC) costs and prepare all required project cost s. Track and manage supplier and contractor change orders and support the preparation of accruals and other financial ing.

Quality Assurance & Control – Monitor and manage contractor and vendor construction and fabrication efforts, in accordance with regulatory requirements, industry codes, KM standards, and project design drawings and specifications.

Ensure that all required quality documentation is collected and properly stored during course of project. Ensure appropriate QA / QC during design and construction phases.

Ensure that all requirements of environmental permits are met during construction and that the project as constructed will fulfill the permit requirements when the assets are placed in-service.

Travel is required and anticipated as 10 to 30 percent across a broad geographic region

Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate

Position Requirements

Educational Requirements :

Undergraduate (Bachelor level) degree, from an accredited institution in Engineering, is required.

Job Requirements (specific experience, skills, knowledge, certifications, licenses, working conditions)

• Minimum of 7 years direct work experience managing terminal, midstream and / or pipeline construction projects.
• Must be able to understand the needs of the business unit(s) for which development work is being performed.
• Must possess basic understanding of upstream, midstream, and downstream projects.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office Suite applications.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including, but not limited to the ability to present ideas, proposals, and results to business segment leaders and to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, including tracking and managing large projects, and see projects to completion while maintaining strict confidentiality (as necessary).
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks successfully and simultaneously, and work with minimal to no direct supervision.
• Must possess general understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices, and processes relate to the Terminals, Products Pipelines and Midstream business segments, associated business units, and internal and external customers.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and successfully managing Capital and Operating budgets.
• Ability to work with a team, take directions from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules.
• Ability to identify and establish expectations in an employee / employer relationship (subordinate / manager).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Strong leadership, communication, motivation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage projects that will include working with individuals with varying disciplines, backgrounds and experience levels.
• Requirement to carry a company-provided cell phone / pager and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Ability to work effectively and independently at remote Kinder Morgan facilities, or from home, on occasion.
• Effectively prioritize workload between several projects including the ability to take on new projects and shift priorities on short notice.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge (above the min required; not required, but advantage in this position)

• 10 plus years of specific experience leading and managing projects related to storage terminals and pipelines.
• Graduate or advance degree, as well as technical or professional certification or accreditation (such as PMP, PE, or CCE)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT : We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.