Senior Project Manager - Transmission Pipelines

About the Role

Pond is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of engineering and consulting services for transmission pipeline projects, from early feasibility and routing through detailed engineering, procurement support, construction support, commissioning support, and project closeout. This is a high-visibility, client-facing leadership role supporting complex energy infrastructure projects.

You will serve as the primary point of accountability for the successful execution of Ponds contracted scope, including safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. This includes coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, Project Controls, external consultants, and other project stakeholders across project types including natural gas, crude oil, refined products, CO2, and hydrogen transmission systems.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the execution of Ponds engineering and consulting scope across project phases, including feasibility, routing, permitting, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement support, construction support, commissioning support, and closeout.

• Develop and drive project execution strategies and staffing plans, working collaboratively with Project Controls and Engineering to establish and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

• Integrate and coordinate multidisciplinary teams spanning civil, mechanical, pipeline, electrical, I&C, environmental, and structural disciplines.

• Serve as the primary client interface, building trust through consistent communication, proactive issue resolution, and demonstrated results.

• Enforce project governance, quality management systems, and scope/change control discipline throughout the project lifecycle.

Engineering & Technical Coordination

• Oversee development and review of pipeline routing and alignment studies, hydraulic modeling, material specifications, stress analysis, station facility designs, and IFC drawing packages.

• Coordinate technical reviews, constructability assessments, HAZOPs, and interdisciplinary design reviews.

• Coordinate with engineering discipline leads to address technical requirements and design decisions related to HDD and crossings, geohazard mitigation, corrosion control and CP systems, SCADA and leak detection, and integrity management.

Environmental & Regulatory Management

• Coordinate environmental studies, permitting, and regulatory approvals across PHMSA, FERC, ASME B31.4/B31.8, API standards, and federal, state, and local requirements.

• Coordinate engineering support for agency interactions, stakeholder engagement, landowner coordination, and environmental mitigation planning, as required by the project scope.

Procurement, Construction & Commissioning

• Coordinate engineering support for procurement activities, including technical specifications, vendor bid evaluations, technical clarifications, and vendor document reviews.

• Manage Ponds engineering responsibilities during construction, including construction management coordination, field engineering support, RFI resolution, design changes, and technical support for QA/QC activities.

• Coordinate engineering support for hydrotesting, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities, including review of as-built documentation and technical support for project turnover.

Project Controls & Financial Performance

• Work collaboratively with Project Controls and Engineering to develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and performance metrics; actively manage project financial performance, change orders, cost tracking, and resource planning.

• Proactively identify and manage project risks, scope changes, and potential cost or schedule impacts; ensure timely escalation and resolution to protect project performance and client relationships.

• Prepare executive-level status reports and client presentations that communicate clearly and inspire confidence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.

• 10+ years of experience managing transmission pipeline or linear infrastructure projects.

• Deep understanding of transmission pipeline design, permitting, construction, and operations.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders on complex projects.

• Working knowledge of ASME B31.4/B31.8, API standards, and PHMSA regulations.

• Experience delivering engineering and consulting services on projects executed under EPC, EPCM, or Owners Engineer delivery models.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• PMP certification.

• Experience managing interstate gas transmission pipeline projects.

• Background with compressor stations, pump stations, or terminal facilities.

• Familiarity with pipeline integrity management programs and operations.

• Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, GIS platforms, and project controls systems, including the ability to interpret and manage project schedules and financial reporting.

• Experience supporting hydrogen, CO, or energy transition pipeline projects.