Capital Projects Director-Midstream Pipelines; Oil & Gas

Position: Capital Projects Director-Midstream Pipelines (Oil & Gas)
Location: Denver

** This Opportunity*
* WSP is seeking an accomplished  
** Capital Projects Director
** to lead and expand our  
** Oil & Gas Midstream Pipelines Capital Project
** portfolio across the United States. This leadership role will be responsible for the successful delivery of large-scale capital pipeline programs, including transmission pipelines, gathering systems, compressor stations, terminals, and associated infrastructure.

The successful candidate will serve as a senior leader responsible for project execution, business growth, and client relationship management, while driving excellence across safety, quality, financial performance, and schedule predictability. This role will also play a critical part in shaping execution strategies, developing teams, and positioning the organization for sustained growth in the midstream sector.

** Why This Role*
* + Lead high-impact, large-scale infrastructure projects critical to energy supply

+ Influence strategy, execution, and growth in a core energy market

+ Work with top-tier clients and complex, technically challenging assets

+ Shape a growing midstream pipelines platform with significant market opportunity

** Your Impact*
* ** Project & Program Leadership*
* + Lead and oversee the delivery of large-scale midstream capital projects (pipeline, facilities, terminals) from concept through commissioning

+ Serve as Project Director / Executive Sponsor on major programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and company standards

+ Drive EPCM, and alternative delivery models, ensuring predictable cost, schedule, and risk outcomes

+ Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, including stage-gate processes, reporting, and performance metrics

+ Conduct executive-level project reviews focused on financial performance, risk, schedule, and cost-to-complete

** Execution Strategy & Delivery Excellence*
* + Develop and implement project execution plans, contracting strategies, and delivery models tailored to midstream assets

+ Lead integration across engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls teams

+ Ensure strong project controls discipline (cost, schedule, forecasting, change management) across all programs

+ Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, standardization, and digital project delivery tools

** Business Development & Market Growth*
* + Build and maintain relationships with key midstream operators, private equity-backed platforms, and major O&G companies

+ Identify and pursue new opportunities in pipeline infrastructure, energy transport, and storage markets

+ Lead or support major pursuits, including technical strategy, pricing, and risk positioning

+ Collaborate across regions and business lines to leverage capabilities and expand market presence

** Leadership & Team Development*
* + Lead and mentor project directors, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams

+ Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and delivery excellence

+ Support recruitment, retention, and development of top talent within the pipelines sector

+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

** Safety, Quality & Compliance*
* + Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to all regulatory and company standards

+ Ensure compliance with PHMSA, FERC, environmental, and industry regulations

+ Promote quality assurance and risk management across all project phases

** Who You Are*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field

+ 20+ years of experience in oil & gas, with a strong focus on midstream pipelines and facilities

+ Proven experience leading large capital projects/programs ($100M-$1B+) in pipelines or energy infrastructure

+ Demonstrated success as a Project Director, Program Director, or senior capital projects leader

+ Deep expertise in EPCM delivery models, pipeline construction, and project lifecycle execution

+ Strong understanding of pipeline systems, compressor stations, terminals, and related infrastructure

+ Track record of delivering projects with strong financial, safety, and schedule performance

+ Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage staff, and effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.

+ Strategic lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment.

+ Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits.

+ Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.

+ Experience…