Pipeline Operations Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Pipeline Operations Manager to lead the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of pipeline maintenance, integrity, and industrial services. This pivotal role involves managing field operations, overseeing project financials, and driving business growth within a dynamic pipeline services division.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pipeline services operations, ensuring safety, quality standards, scheduling, productivity, and profitability are met.
• Manage divisional financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and project margins.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, budgets, and execution plans for pipeline maintenance and integrity projects.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation, including labor, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor project schedules, costs, productivity, and overall performance; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Recruit, develop, and supervise field supervisors, craft personnel, and operational staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders to identify growth opportunities.
• Participate in client meetings, project planning, and operational reviews to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, regulatory standards, customer requirements, and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, operational efficiency, quality, and profitability.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in pipeline construction, maintenance, integrity services, or related industrial sectors.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing operations, projects, or field personnel.
• Proven expertise in estimating, budgeting, scheduling, cost control, and project profitability.
• Strong understanding of pipeline maintenance and integrity field operations.
• Experience managing multiple projects and staffing resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee project financial performance and make operational decisions accordingly.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites and customer locations as necessary.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with pipeline anomaly excavations and coatings.
• Knowledge of right-of-way maintenance and mechanical pipeline services.
• Prior responsibility for a business unit or division P&L.
• Established relationships within the pipeline, midstream, or energy services industries.
• Track record of developing estimates and proposals for pipeline projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Extensive field experience in pipeline services or industrial construction.
• Prior leadership roles managing field operations and project financials.