Project Manager (Products)

About the Role

Provides project management support to operations and maintenance personnel and manages a broad range of capital and major maintenance projects primarily for refined product facilities, terminals, and pipelines. Projects include, but are not limited to, pipeline relocations, facility upgrades, pump stations, and truck/vessel loading/offloading.

Responsibilities

• Define and prepare job scopes and cost estimates.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams that may include internal and external service providers such as product movement, project engineers, planning engineers, operations, environmental services, field personnel, procurement, design engineering, engineering contractors, survey contractors, construction contractors, ROW, permitting, EH&S, and control center staff.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Create and direct the controls for assigned projects.
• Provide or direct the appropriate level of project documentation during the project and after completion to assure compliance with corporate, federal, state, and other governing bodies’ policies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations that communicate project proposals, descriptions, and status to upper management, governmental agencies, and/or the public.
• Communicate the status of developmental activities to business sponsors using written and verbal communications.
• Manage projects to mitigate safety, reliability, environmental, and human impacts while meeting schedule, budget, safety, and overall quality goals.
• Manage project finances and prepare accurate monthly project cash‑flow forecasts.
• Manage project schedules.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Speak clearly in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and active listening.
• Communicate with management on goals and objectives.
• Ensure ongoing improvement through evaluation of current processes.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and high performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the safety of the general public.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering (or another engineering discipline) from an accredited institution. Equivalent work experience may be considered. Other degrees may be considered in association with applicable experience. A course of study in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering is preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of direct work experience in engineering or project management (preferred).
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office Suite products.
• Strong analytical, logical, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to present ideas, proposals, and results to business leaders and external customers.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and track large projects to completion while maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal direct supervision.
• Understanding of corporate policies, procedures, and processes as they relate to business units and customers.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing operating budgets (preferred).
• Team‑oriented mindset, ability to follow directions, high attention to detail, and adherence to work schedules.
• Ability to establish expectations in employee‑employer relationships.
• Solid motivation, interpersonal, and project‑management skills for working with individuals of 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.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Effective prioritization of workload across several projects, with flexibility to take on new projects and shift priorities on short notice.
• Understanding of basic economic analysis for project justification.

Certifications and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license and insurability by the company’s insurance carrier.

Physical Demands

Ability to climb tank stairs and walk over uneven surfaces on pipeline right‑of‑way or at field facilities.

Working Conditions

Primarily indoor work, but must be able to work outdoors during project and maintenance activities. Frequent contact after normal working hours is expected from contractors and inspectors. Availability to work extended hours and travel on short notice in emergency situations.

Travel

Approximately 30% travel with overnight stays.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. The company is committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses it serves.