Senior Natural Gas Project Manager (Hybrid in Portland, OR)

Senior Natural Gas Project Manager (Hybrid)

Our client, a local distribution company that currently provides natural gas service to approximately two million people in Oregon and Southwest Washington, is looking for a Senior Natural Gas Project Manager (Hybrid) resource for their Portland, Oregon location. This role will oversee and lead complex gas infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with company goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management within the gas or energy sector. This role works collaboratively with the Engineering organization, as well as the PMO, Gas Operations, Gas Supply and other organizations internal and external to enable successful delivery of assigned projects. The Senior Project Manager will serve as a subject matter expert on PMO processes, tools, and deliverables to support other Engineering resources operating in a project management capacity. They will also actively participate in identifying, assessing, and implementing process improvements within the PMO.

This hybrid position is a contract for 12 months. If you think you might be well-aligned for the role, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities for Senior Natural Gas Project Manager:

• Prepare and submit PMO required documentation throughout the project lifecycle process.
• Lead all aspects of the project building process, coordinating actions of internal staff and external consulting engineers throughout the design and construction process.
• Ensure compliance with all industry regulations, environmental laws, safety standards, and relevant code requirements.
• Coordinate the building permit application process and required building department inspections.
• Oversee transmittals, submittals, and request for information processes and tracking, ensuring stakeholder involvement in the review of drawings and technical specifications. Assure compliance with and coordinate inspections as required by Field Operations Manual.
• Develop project schedules, including forecasts for material supplies and personnel, routinely reviewing and updating schedules.
• Develop, manage, and update project actual and forecast costs, conducting analyses to identify and remediate variances as needed.
• Track and manage project budgets, including actuals and forecasts; analyze and address cost variances.
• Identify, collect, and manage project risks, defining mitigation plans and resolving issues to ensure project success.
• Assess, document, and communicate project schedule, scope and cost through Changes Requests in accordance with PMO change management practices.
• Manage vendor and contractor schedules, deliverables, and costs according to their respective Statements of Work (SOW). Integrate vendor project information into the overall project plan.
• Maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, and key industry partners.
• Provide clear guidance to project team members regarding tasks, deadlines, and expectations, while addressing and resolving performance concerns.
• Develop and implement project communications plans, including meetings, status reports, and monthly portfolio reviews.
• Lead routine and special project team meetings and present project status reports to engineering management and stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and implement PMO PM best practices to enhance project efficiency.
• Utilize project management software to track project progress and document milestones.

Requirements/Qualifications for Senior Natural Gas Project Manager:

• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across multiple, simultaneous projects and large, mission-critical projects/programs.
• 7+ years of project management experience, preferably in the gas, utility, or energy sector, with demonstrated success leading large, mission-critical projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of gas pipeline and storage systems, infrastructure projects, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of engineering and construction RFP’s, construction contracts, alternative contracting types such as EPC. 
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project risks effectively.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools.
• Ability to learn and adapt to Company software systems necessary to support project management, project asset and financial management and reporting.  
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem-solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project needs.
• Experience with permitting processes and regulatory compliance, particularly in the gas industry.
• Knowledge of gas compressor stations, gas storage facilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and safety standards related to gas projects.
• Requires to be local to Oregon or Washington.
• Requires site visits to projects within Service territory.
• Requires performing site visits to Mist, OR.
• Previous experience with permitting process, anything specific for gas industry knowledge, familiar with gas pipeline, compressor, and storage systems.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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