Senior Natural Gas Project Manager

Duration: 12 Months - C2HLocation: Portland,

ORJob Summary: The Senior Project Managerwill oversee and lead complex gas infrastructure projects from initiationto completion, ensuring alignment with company goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This role requires a seasoned professionalwith extensive experience in project management within the gas or energysector, along with knowledge of gas compressor stations, storagefacilities, and associated infrastructure. This role workscollaboratively 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 Managerwill serve as a subject matter expert on PMO processes, tools, anddeliverables to support other Engineering resources operating in a projectmanagement capacity. They will also actively identify, assess, andimplement process improvements within the PMO.RESPONSABILITIESPrepare and submit PMOrequired documentation throughout the project lifecycle process. Lead all aspects of theproject building process, coordinating actions of internal staff andexternal consulting engineers throughout the design and constructionprocess. Ensure compliance with allindustry regulations, environmental laws, safety standards, and relevantcode requirements. Coordinate the buildingpermit application process and required building department inspections. Oversee transmittals, submittals, and request for information (RFI) processes and tracking, ensuring stakeholder involvement in the review of drawings and technicalspecifications. Assure compliance with and coordinate inspections asrequired by NWN Field Operations Manual (FOM)Develop project schedules, including forecasts for material supplies and personnel, routinelyreviewing and updating schedules. Develop, manage, and updateproject actual and forecast costs, conducting analyses to identify andremediate variances as needed. Identify, collect, and manageproject risks, defining mitigation plans and resolving issues to ensureproject success. Assess, document, andcommunicate project schedule, scope, and cost through Change Requestsfollowing PMO change management practices. Manage vendor and contractorschedules, deliverables, and costs according to their respective Statements of Work (SOW). Integrate vendor project information into theoverall project plan. Maintain strong relationshipswith project stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, and key industry partners. Provide clear guidance toproject team members regarding tasks, deadlines, and expectations, whileaddressing and resolving performance concerns. Develop and implement projectcommunications plans, including meetings, status reports, and monthlyportfolio reviews. Lead routine and specialproject team meetings and present project status reports to engineeringmanagement and stakeholders. Drive process improvementsand implement PMO PM best practices to enhance project efficiency. Utilize NWN projectmanagement software to track project progress and document milestones. Requires performing sitevisits to Mist. OR.

Requirements: REQUIREMENTSDemonstrated success applyingproject management concepts and techniques across multiple, simultaneousprojects and large, mission-critical projects/programs.7+ years of projectmanagement experience, preferably in the gas, utility, or energy sector. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field. PMP certification orequivalent preferred. Strong understanding of gaspipeline and storage systems, infrastructure projects, and regulatoryrequirements. Strong understanding ofengineering and construction RFP's, construction contracts, alternativecontracting types such as EPC.Proven ability to managebudgets, schedules, and project risks effectively. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong communication andpresentation skills across all levels of the organization. Proficiency in projectmanagement software such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools. Ability to learn and adapt tocompany software systems necessary to support project management, projectassets, financial management, and reporting. Demonstrated analyticalskills, including problem-solving and critical thinking, with attention todetail. Ability to work in afast-paced environment and adapt to changing project needs. Experience with permittingprocesses and regulatory compliance, particularly in the gas industry. Familiarity withenvironmental regulations and safety standards related to gas projects. Additional requirements Requires to be local to Oregon or Washington. Requires site visits toprojects within NW Natural Service territory. Previous experience with thepermitting process, Anything specific for gas industry knowledge, familiarwith gas pipeline, compressor, and storage systems.