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The Manager of Project Development, Western Interstates is responsible for leading the development of growth projects across the Western Interstates footprint, including Northwest Pipeline, MountainWest, and other associated assets. This role provides leadership for a team of project developers and works closely with Business Development, Commercial, System Planning, Engineering, Operations, Environmental, Regulatory, and Project Execution teams to advance projects from opportunity identification through commercial sanction and handoff to execution. Knowledge of project scheduling and estimating, the ability to collaborate with internal and external business partners, and the desire to nurture a team environment are keys to success!
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Lead, develop, and support a team of Project Development professionals across the Western Interstates systems
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety
Oversee the development of pipeline, compression, storage, and facility expansion projects from concept through handoff to execution
Ensure project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, risks, and assumptions are well-defined and documented
Drive consistency and quality across project development processes, deliverables, and management presentations
Review and approve project development work products before submission for commercial or management decisions
Partner closely with Business Development to evaluate customer opportunities and develop competitive expansion solutions
Collaborate with commercial and system planning organizations to identify and shape future growth projects
Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and resource needs to leadership
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field and a minimum ten (10) years' experience in oil and gas with a background in engineering, project controls, commercial development, operations and/or project management
Preferred: A minimum of seven (7) years of project execution experience; an engineering degree, an advanced degree, PE license and/or PMP certification
Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:
May be required to travel up to 25%
Other Requirements:
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Project/Primavera and Oracle Applications
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a collaborative approach
Experience with project analysis and volume forecasting
Solid understanding of DOT design requirements and industry standard methodologies
Experience managing programs and supervising engineering and project management professionals
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Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups, wellness support,…