Project Manager - Midstream

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Project Manager – Midstream at LJA Energy, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering projects within LJA’s Energy Division, supporting oil and gas midstream facilities from pursuit through execution. This role involves direct interaction with clients, contractors, and internal design teams, with responsibility for project delivery, coordination, and overall quality.

TYPICAL DAY

• Identifying, bidding, and executing midstream projects across a range of facility types
• Working directly with clients and contractors during bid phase, including responding to RFIs and providing technical support
• Managing engineering execution during construction, including technical construction management support
• Coordinating QA/QC for engineering packages, including client specification reviews, comment incorporation, and full drawing package reviews
• Compiling and distributing complete engineering document packages
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams of engineers and designers on medium-sized projects and larger project programs
• Maintaining clear communication across internal teams, clients, and external partners

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas or reciprocal states, or ability to obtain licensure within one year

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4–8 years of experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects in the oil and gas sector
• Familiarity with P&IDs, PFDs, facility site planning, equipment specification and procurement, and construction package assembly
• Strong interpersonal, written, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering and design staff

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Experience managing both stand-alone midstream projects and larger program-level work
• Hands-on involvement in QA/QC processes for complex engineering deliverables
• Comfort working in client-facing environments and supporting business development efforts

What Makes LJA Different

• Employee-owned
• Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• In-house recruitment team, training, and marketing department specific to our industry
• Celebrates flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• Passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.