Project Manager - Major Transmission Pipeline

Pond & Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle delivery of major transmission pipeline projects. This high-visibility, client-facing leadership role involves overseeing all aspects of project management, including safety, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory compliance across various types of energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

• Own major transmission pipeline projects end-to-end: feasibility, routing, permitting, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Develop and drive project execution strategies, staffing plans, master schedules, and budgets with a relentless focus on delivery
• 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
• 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
• Guide engineering decisions on HDD and major crossings, geohazard mitigation, corrosion control and CP systems, SCADA and leak detection, and integrity management requirements
• Coordinate environmental studies, permitting, and regulatory approvals across PHMSA, FERC, ASME B31.4/B31.8, API standards, and federal, state, and local requirements
• Manage agency coordination, stakeholder engagement, public meetings, landowner coordination, and environmental mitigation planning
• Lead procurement activities for long-lead materials and equipment; evaluate vendor proposals and technical bids
• Drive construction execution through construction management coordination, field engineering support, change management, RFI resolution, and QA/QC oversight
• Manage hydrotesting, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities; ensure complete as-built and turnover documentation
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and performance metrics; monitor earned value, change orders, cost tracking, and resource planning
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively; escalate issues before they become problems
• 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
• 8+ years of experience managing major transmission pipeline or linear infrastructure projects
• Deep understanding of transmission pipeline design, permitting, construction, and operations
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams on complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.4/B31.8, API standards, and PHMSA regulations
• Experience across EPC, EPCM, and Owner's Engineer delivery models
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• 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
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, GIS platforms, and project controls systems
• Experience supporting hydrogen, CO₂, or energy transition pipeline projects