Centerline Energy Construction - Project Manager

Project Manager (High Pressure)

We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Northern Colorado team and help lead high-pressure natural gas pipeline projects from start to finish. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys being in the center of the action — coordinating people, schedules, budgets, materials, subcontractors, and client expectations to keep complex projects moving forward.

The ideal candidate is someone who thinks ahead, communicates clearly, takes ownership, and thrives in a fast-paced construction environment. This person will work closely with field crews, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Manage natural gas high-pressure pipeline projects through the full project lifecycle
• Coordinate schedules, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and field resources to ensure work is completed on time and within scope
• Partner closely with field leadership, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to keep projects moving efficiently
• Lead, manage, and hold accountable direct reports such as Project Administrative Assistants
• Maintain strong communication between field and office teams to ensure project alignment
• Own the financial performance of assigned projects
• Prepare weekly and monthly client billings
• Review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices
• Prepare requests for change and change orders in a timely and professional manner
• Negotiate prime contract and subcontractor change orders
• Participate in monthly margin analysis projections and provide financial information for WIP preparation and review
• Work with the Superintendent to develop preliminary project schedules and maintain updates
• Provide three-week look-ahead schedules during progress meetings
• Communicate key milestones to the project team and create a sense of urgency
• Identify and track long-lead materials to ensure crews have what they need when they need it
• Evaluate schedule impacts, project risks, overtime needs, and schedule-related costs
• Maintain regular communication with client representatives throughout the project lifecycle
• Build strong client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and reliable execution
• Select and manage subcontractors and vendors based on performance, cost, and project needs
• Ensure subcontractors have proper documentation, agreements, releases, and contract requirements in place before working on-site
• Represent Centerline with professionalism and a strong customer-service mindset
• Take ownership of safety for assigned project teams and subordinate workers
• Support project safety implementation as a backup to the Superintendent
• Perform quarterly safety audits at minimum
• Ensure near misses, accidents, and incidents are reported appropriately
• Reinforce safety protocols and support a safety-first approach over production
• Review owner contracts, subcontractor requirements, project documentation, meeting minutes, and issue logs to reduce risk
• Ensure materials are reviewed, inventoried, and properly documented before use
• Manage punch lists, warranty items, and closeout activities with urgency and attention to detail
• Champion Centerline Energy Construction's mission and core values
• Contribute to a positive, professional, team-oriented work culture
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, project execution, and overall team effectiveness
• Mentor others on the importance of safety, professionalism, accountability, and customer service

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of construction experience
• Experience with a contractor in the utilities and/or energy industry is required
• Previous experience in a Project Manager, Estimator, or similar construction management role
• Experience managing natural gas, pipeline, utility, or energy infrastructure projects strongly preferred
• Project management training or coursework encouraged
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, but not required
• Strong understanding of field activities, project management SOPs, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and construction documentation
• Strong financial, math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage project budgets, change orders, invoices, schedules, and client expectations
• High awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both field and office personnel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Must be willing to travel and work additional hours as project needs require

Work Environment:

This role includes both office-based project management responsibilities and regular visits to job sites and crews. Job site visits may involve working outdoors year-round and exposure to heat, cold, wind, sun, heavy excavation equipment, vehicles, trailers, and live utility lines such as natural gas, water, and electric. Appropriate…