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
• Lead or support major pursuits, including technical strategy, pricing, and risk positioning
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and 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
• Compensation range: $162,400 - $265,300 in Colorado

Pay

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

Schedule

N/A

Skills

Required Qualifications: 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

• Preferred 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

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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