Capital Projects Director–Midstream Pipelines (Oil & Gas)

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is seeking an accomplished Capital Projects Director to lead and expand our Oil & Gas Midstream Pipelines Capital Project portfolio across the United States. This leadership role will be responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale capital pipeline programs, including transmission pipelines, gathering systems, compressor stations, terminals, and associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of large-scale midstream capital projects (pipeline, facilities, terminals) from concept through commissioning
• Serve as Project Director / Executive Sponsor on major programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and company standards
• Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, including stage-gate processes, reporting, and performance metrics
• Conduct executive-level project reviews focused on financial performance, risk, schedule, and cost-to-complete
• Develop and implement project execution plans, contracting strategies, and delivery models tailored to midstream assets
• Ensure strong project controls discipline (cost, schedule, forecasting, change management) across all programs
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, standardization, and digital project delivery tools
• Build and maintain relationships with key midstream operators, private equity-backed platforms, and major O&G companies
• Identify and pursue new opportunities in pipeline infrastructure, energy transport, and storage markets
• Collaborate across regions and business lines to leverage capabilities and expand market presence
• Lead and mentor project directors, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and delivery excellence
• Support recruitment, retention, and development of top talent within the pipelines sector
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field
• 20+ years of experience in oil & gas, with a strong focus on midstream pipelines and facilities
• Proven experience leading large capital projects/programs ($100M–$1B+) in pipelines or energy infrastructure
• Demonstrated success as a Project Director, Program Director, or senior capital projects leader
• Deep expertise in EPCM delivery models, pipeline construction, and project lifecycle execution
• Strong understanding of pipeline systems, compressor stations, terminals, and related infrastructure
• Track record of delivering projects with strong financial, safety, and schedule performance
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage staff, and effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Strategic lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment
• Able to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs
• Experience managing client relationships at the executive level
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary, geographically distributed teams
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification
• Experience with large interstate pipeline projects and regulatory approvals (FERC/PHMSA)
• Established relationships with major midstream operators and utilities
• Experience with alternative delivery models and integrated project delivery (IPD)
• Background in digital project delivery, data-driven project controls, or advanced analytics

Skills

• Project management
• Leadership
• Client relationship management
• Strategic planning
• Technical expertise in pipeline systems and construction
• Financial analysis and budgeting
• Regulatory compliance
• Team building and mentoring
• Change management

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $162,400 - $265,300

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please contact [Contact Information].

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.